For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,106 students in 47201, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in 47201, IN are Southside Elementary School, Rockcreek Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschools in zipcode 47201 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 47201, IN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best 47201, IN ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1320 W 200 S
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4423
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4423
Gr: PK-6 | 893 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Rockcreek Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13000 E 200 S
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 579-5221
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 579-5221
Gr: PK-6 | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Parkside Dr
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4314
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4314
Gr: PK-6 | 724 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
W D Richards Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3311 Fairlawn Dr
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4311
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4311
Gr: PK-6 | 608 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2675 California
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4307
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4307
Gr: PK-6 | 689 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Csa Fodrea Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Illinois St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4321
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4321
Gr: PK-6 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Mount Healthy Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12150 S Sr 58
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-2463
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-2463
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
1209 S Sycamore St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4569
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4569
Gr: PK | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
47201, Indiana ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3136 N National Rd-suite E
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 314-7078
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 314-7078
Gr: 7-12 | 124 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 47201, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in 47201, IN include Southside Elementary School, Rockcreek Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 47201?
8 public preschools are located in 47201.
What is the racial composition of students in 47201?
47201 public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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