For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 748 students in Rush County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Rush County, IN are Rushville Elementary School and Mays Community Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rush County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Rush County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Rush County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rushville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
390 W 16th St
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1616
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1616
Grades: PK-6
| 631 students
Rank: #22.
Mays Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
929 E South Street
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5577
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5577
Grades: PK-8
| 117 students
Rush County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
411 E 2nd St
Carthage, IN 46115
(765) 565-6309
Carthage, IN 46115
(765) 565-6309
Grades: K-4
| 87 students
929 E South St
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5035
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5035
Grades: K-6
| 150 students
400 West 16th St
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-2961
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-2961
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
410 W 16 St
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1509
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1509
Grades: PK-6
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rush County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Rush County, IN include Rushville Elementary School and Mays Community Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Rush County?
2 public preschools are located in Rush County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rush County?
Rush County 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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