The average student-teacher ratio in Indiana public preschools is approximately 15:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
11:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (1988-2025)
Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Indiana (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK
1111 Pearl St
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-4295
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-4295
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Impact Academy 1
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
320 N Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
724 E Dubail Ave
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 393-6250
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 393-6250
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK
3400 East Sr 29
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 284-5074
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 284-5074
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
In School For The Blind & Vis Imprd
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
7725 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-1481
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-1481
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Indiana School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
1200 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-4800
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-4800
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK
245 N Lombardy Dr
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 283-8127
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 283-8127
Rank: #88.
James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
307 Lincoln St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 226-4231
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 226-4231
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK
1301 Judson St
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8219
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8219
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
George W. Julian School 57 Center For Inquiry
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
5435 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 226-4257
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 226-4257
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
James Whitcomb Riley School 43
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
150 W 40th St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4243
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4243
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Wood Memorial Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
945 S Franklin St-suite B
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-6133
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-6133
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Coquillard Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
1245 N Sheridan St
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-2000
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-2000
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
213 W Sr 28
Ridgeville, IN 47380
(765) 857-2554
Ridgeville, IN 47380
(765) 857-2554
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
806 S 22nd St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7205
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7205
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
1410 Wade St
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4234
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4234
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
627 W 8th St
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7732
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7732
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-4
60 Nw 'l' St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3442
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3442
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
800 S Alabama St
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 443-7621
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 443-7621
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
2411 Indpls Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4287
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4287
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
2300 S Endwright Rd
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 825-3009
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 825-3009
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
900 Park Square Dr
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 825-7673
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 825-7673
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Mays Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
929 E South Street
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5577
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5577
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Montezuma Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
459 E Strawberry Rd
Montezuma, IN 47862
(765) 245-2303
Montezuma, IN 47862
(765) 245-2303
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Rockville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
406 W Elm St
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-5363
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-5363
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Springville Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-8
126 Brick Street
Springville, IN 47462
(812) 508-6078
Springville, IN 47462
(812) 508-6078
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK
19500 Tomlinson Road - Suite A
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-8017
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-8017
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
1015 W Wash Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8150
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8150
Rank: #13 - 2913. - 29.
William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
3330 N Pennsylvania
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4369
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4369
Rank: #30 - 5930. - 59.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
3000 New Haven Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-5850
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-5850
Rank: #30 - 5930. - 59.
Arlington Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-6
700 W Parrish Rd
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7747
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7747
Rank: #30 - 5930. - 59.
Bloomingdale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
1300 Orchard St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-6700
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-6700
Rank: #30 - 5930. - 59.
Brookside School 54 - An Exploratory School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
3150 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4254
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4254
Rank: #30 - 5930. - 59.
Cannelton Elementary & High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-12
109 S 3rd Street
Cannelton, IN 47520
(812) 547-3296
Cannelton, IN 47520
(812) 547-3296
Rank: #30 - 5930. - 59.
Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
204 W Eaton St
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Indiana average public preschools student-teacher ratio?
The Indiana average public preschools student-teacher ratio is 15:1 for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Indiana?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Indiana include Ca Early Learning Center, Impact Academy 1 and Studebaker Center.
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