For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 5,663 students in Vanderburgh County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Vanderburgh County, IN are Mccutchanville Elementary School, Scott Elementary School and Daniel Wertz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vanderburgh County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Vanderburgh County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Vanderburgh County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccutchanville Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10701 Petersburg Road
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 435-0910
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 435-0910
Grades: PK-6
| 914 students
Rank: #22.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14940 Old State Rd
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 867-2427
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 867-2427
Grades: PK-6
| 504 students
Rank: #33.
Daniel Wertz Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1702 S Red Bank Rd
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8312
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8312
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #44.
Hebron Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4400 Bellemeade Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-8915
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-8915
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #55.
Fairlawn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2021 S Alvord Blvd
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-4997
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-4997
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #66.
Benjamin Bosse High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Washington Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-1661
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-1661
Grades: PK-12
| 826 students
Rank: #77.
Caze Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2013 S Green River Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-5567
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-5567
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #88.
Evans School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2727 N Evans Ave
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8330
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8330
Grades: PK-6
| 487 students
Rank: #99.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
917 S Dexter Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-1321
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-1321
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #1010.
Cedar Hall Community School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 N Fulton Ave
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8223
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8223
Grades: PK-8
| 494 students
Rank: n/an/a
1301 Judson St
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8219
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8219
Grades: PK
| 190 students
Vanderburgh County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Christa Mcauliffe Alternative Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
901 Sweetser Ave
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-0900
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-0900
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Deaconess School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7200 E Indiana St
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 471-4596
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 471-4596
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2727 North Evans Ave
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8330
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8330
Grades: 6-8
| 367 students
Evansville Psychiatric Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
3300 East Morgan Ave
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 435-8640
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 435-8640
Grades: 2-7
| 9 students
Evs Juvenile Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
301 Se 8th St
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8300
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8300
Grades: 9-11
| 5 students
3013 First Ave
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8316
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8316
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
3013 1st Ave
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8316
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8316
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Henry Reis Education Cntr-alt High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1900 Stringtown Rd
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8582
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8582
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3013 First Ave
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8640
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8640
Grades: 2-4
| n/a students
7700 Oak Hill Rd
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 867-6426
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 867-6426
Grades: 6-8
| 824 students
School Of Academic & Career Dev (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1901 Lynch Ave
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8281
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8281
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Vanderburgh County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Vanderburgh County, IN include Mccutchanville Elementary School, Scott Elementary School and Daniel Wertz Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Vanderburgh County?
11 public preschools are located in Vanderburgh County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vanderburgh County?
Vanderburgh County public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Vanderburgh County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Vanderburgh County include: Caze Elementary School vs. Fairlawn Elementary School, Mccutchanville Elementary School vs. Scott Elementary School, Scott Elementary School vs. Mccutchanville Elementary School
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