For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 954 students in Kendallville, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kendallville, IN are Wayne Center Elementary School, North Side Elementary School and South Side Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kendallville, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Kendallville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kendallville, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne Center Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1231 E Appleman Rd
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-2548
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-2548
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Side Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 E Harding St
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-1354
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-1354
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 S Sherman St
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 349-2200
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 349-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kendallville, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kendallville, IN include Wayne Center Elementary School, North Side Elementary School and South Side Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kendallville?
3 public preschools are located in Kendallville.
What is the racial composition of students in Kendallville?
Kendallville public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kendallville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kendallville include: Wayne Center Elementary School vs. South Side Elementary School, South Side Elementary School vs. North Side Elementary School, South Side Elementary School vs. Wayne Center Elementary School
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