For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,430 students in 47802, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 47802, IN are Sugar Grove Elementary School, Hoosier Prairie Elementary School and Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 47802 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 47802, IN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best 47802, IN Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sugar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2800 Wallace Av
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4416
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4416
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Hoosier Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2800 W Harlan Dr
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4236
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4236
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Wheeler Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4304
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4304
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Farrington Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1826 S 6th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4423
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4423
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 47802, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 47802, IN include Sugar Grove Elementary School, Hoosier Prairie Elementary School and Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 47802?
4 public preschools are located in 47802.
What is the racial composition of students in 47802?
47802 public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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