For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 576 students in Ferdinand, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Ferdinand, IN are Nancy Hanks Elementary School and Ferdinand Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ferdinand, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Ferdinand have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ferdinand, IN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nancy Hanks Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19260 N Sr 162
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Ferdinand Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
402 E 8th St
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Gr: PK-4 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ferdinand, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Ferdinand, IN include Nancy Hanks Elementary School and Ferdinand Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ferdinand?
2 public preschools are located in Ferdinand.
What is the racial composition of students in Ferdinand?
Ferdinand public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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