For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,587 students in Dubois County, IN. The top ranked public preschools in Dubois County, IN are Ireland Elementary School, 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.
Dubois County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Dubois County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Dubois County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ireland Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2386 N 500 W
Ireland, IN 47545
(812) 482-7751
Ireland, IN 47545
(812) 482-7751
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Rank: #44.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4613 S Pine Ridge Rd
Birdseye, IN 47513
(812) 817-0900
Birdseye, IN 47513
(812) 817-0900
Gr: PK-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3799 N Portersville Rd
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-2529
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-2529
Gr: PK-5 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Holland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 Meridian St
Holland, IN 47541
(812) 536-2441
Holland, IN 47541
(812) 536-2441
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Huntingburg Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 W Sunset Dr
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-1172
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-1172
Gr: PK-5 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Northeast Dubois Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5533 E St Raphael St
Dubois, IN 47527
(812) 678-3011
Dubois, IN 47527
(812) 678-3011
Gr: PK-2 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Children's Cooperative
Special Education School
1520 St Charles St Suite 2
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-6661
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-6661
Gr: PK-12
Dubois County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6748 E Main Cross St
Celestine, IN 47521
(812) 678-2777
Celestine, IN 47521
(812) 678-2777
Gr: K-4
4464 S Ohio St
Saint Anthony, IN 47575
(812) 326-2566
Saint Anthony, IN 47575
(812) 326-2566
Gr: K-4 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dubois County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Dubois County, IN include Ireland Elementary School, Nancy Hanks Elementary School and Ferdinand Elementary School. Dubois County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public preschools are located in Dubois County?
9 public preschools are located in Dubois County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dubois County?
Dubois County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Dubois County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dubois County include: Holland Elementary School vs. Huntingburg Elementary School, Huntingburg Elementary School vs. Holland Elementary School, Ferdinand Elementary School vs. Huntingburg Elementary School
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