For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,042 students in New Albany, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in New Albany, IN are Grant Line Elementary School, Slate Run Elementary School and Mount Tabor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Albany, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in New Albany have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in New Albany, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grant Line Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4811 Grant Line Rd
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-4290
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-4290
Gr: PK-4 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Slate Run Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1452 Slate Run Rd
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-4311
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-4311
Gr: PK-4 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Mount Tabor Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Mount Tabor
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 542-5507
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 542-5507
Gr: PK-4 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1725 Abbie Dell Ave
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-4286
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-4286
Gr: PK-4 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2230 Green Valley Rd
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 542-5503
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 542-5503
Gr: PK-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
S Ellen Jones Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 E 11th St
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-4306
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-4306
Gr: PK-4 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Community Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4102 St Joseph Rd
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 948-1000
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 948-1000
Gr: PK-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
1111 Pearl St
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-4295
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-4295
Gr: PK | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in New Albany, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in New Albany, IN include Grant Line Elementary School, Slate Run Elementary School and Mount Tabor Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in New Albany?
8 public preschools are located in New Albany.
What is the racial composition of students in New Albany?
New Albany public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in New Albany are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in New Albany include: Mount Tabor Elementary School vs. Grant Line Elementary School, Grant Line Elementary School vs. Mount Tabor Elementary School, S Ellen Jones Elementary School vs. Green Valley Elementary School
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