For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,537 students in Ripley County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Ripley County, IN are South Ripley Elementary School and Jac-cen-del Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ripley County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Ripley County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Ripley County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1568 S Benham Rd
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-5383
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-5383
Gr: PK-6 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Jac-cen-del Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4544 N Us 421
Osgood, IN 47037
(812) 689-4144
Osgood, IN 47037
(812) 689-4144
Gr: PK-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
760 Sr 46 W
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-4509
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-4509
Gr: PK-2 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Ripley County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ripley-ohio-dearborn Special Educational Coop (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
925 N Meridian St Suite 100
Sunman, IN 47041
(812) 623-2212
Sunman, IN 47041
(812) 623-2212
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ripley County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Ripley County, IN include South Ripley Elementary School and Jac-cen-del Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ripley County?
3 public preschools are located in Ripley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ripley County?
Ripley County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Ripley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Ripley County include: Jac-cen-del Elementary School vs. South Ripley Elementary School, South Ripley Elementary School vs. Jac-cen-del Elementary School
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