For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 627 students in Clinton, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Clinton, IN are Central Elementary School and Van Duyn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clinton, IN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
208 S 9th St
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7731
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7731
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Van Duyn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15095 S Range Line Rd
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7761
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7761
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Clinton, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
72 E 1100 S
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7718
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7718
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clinton, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Clinton, IN include Central Elementary School and Van Duyn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clinton?
2 public preschools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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