For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,663 students in Perry County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Perry County, IN are Perry Central Elementary School, William Tell Elementary School and Cannelton Elementary & High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Perry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Perry Central Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18677 Old Sr 37
Leopold, IN 47551
(812) 843-5122
Leopold, IN 47551
(812) 843-5122
Grades: PK-6
| 722 students
Rank: #22.
William Tell Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1235 31st St
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-9727
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-9727
Grades: PK-6
| 744 students
Rank: #33.
Cannelton Elementary & High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
109 S 3rd Street
Cannelton, IN 47520
(812) 547-3296
Cannelton, IN 47520
(812) 547-3296
Grades: PK-12
| 197 students
Perry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3515 Mozart St
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-3748
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-3748
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Perry County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Perry County, IN include Perry Central Elementary School, William Tell Elementary School and Cannelton Elementary & High School.
How many public preschools are located in Perry County?
3 public preschools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Perry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Perry County include: Perry Central Elementary School vs. William Tell Elementary School, William Tell Elementary School vs. Perry Central Elementary School
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