For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,846 students in Washington County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, IN are West Washington Elementary School, East Washington Elementary School and Bradie Shrum Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Washington Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8030 W Batt Rd
Campbellsburg, IN 47108
(812) 755-4934
Campbellsburg, IN 47108
(812) 755-4934
Gr: PK-6 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
East Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1020 N Eastern School Rd
Pekin, IN 47165
(812) 967-2929
Pekin, IN 47165
(812) 967-2929
Gr: PK-4 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Bradie Shrum Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11101 N Shelby St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 833-3700
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 833-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1101 North Shelby St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-4376
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-4376
Gr: 3-7 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, IN include West Washington Elementary School, East Washington Elementary School and Bradie Shrum Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
3 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Washington County include: East Washington Elementary School vs. Bradie Shrum Elementary School, Bradie Shrum Elementary School vs. West Washington Elementary School, East Washington Elementary School vs. West Washington Elementary School