For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,374 students in Hancock County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hancock County, IN are Geist Elementary School, New Palestine Elementary School and Brandywine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hancock County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Geist Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14051 E 104th St
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 915-4260
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 915-4260
Gr: PK-4 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
New Palestine Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4801 S 500 W
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-5287
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-5287
Gr: PK-4 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Brandywine Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
413 E 400 S
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-7396
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-7396
Gr: PK-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Jb Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1331 N Blue Rd
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-4491
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-4491
Gr: PK | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2337 S 600 W
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-6747
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-6747
Gr: PK-4 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Eastern Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10450 E 250 N
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5829
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5829
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
1806 W Sr 234
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3100
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3100
Gr: PK | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 71:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10320 E 250 N
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5595
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5595
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Hancock-south Madison Joint Srvs (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1834 Fields Blvd
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9219
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9219
Gr: PK-12
8414 North 200 West
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 482-0021
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 482-0021
Gr: 5-6 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hancock County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hancock County, IN include Geist Elementary School, New Palestine Elementary School and Brandywine Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hancock County?
7 public preschools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hancock County include: Sugar Creek Elementary School vs. New Palestine Elementary School, New Palestine Elementary School vs. Sugar Creek Elementary School, New Palestine Elementary School vs. Jb Stephens Elementary School
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