For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 748 students in Rush County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Rush County, IN are Rushville Elementary School and Mays Community Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rush County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Rush County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Rush County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rushville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
390 W 16th St
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1616
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1616
Gr: PK-6 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Mays Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
929 E South Street
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5577
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5577
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rush County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
411 E 2nd St
Carthage, IN 46115
(765) 565-6309
Carthage, IN 46115
(765) 565-6309
Gr: K-4 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
929 E South St
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5035
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5035
Gr: K-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
410 W 16 St
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1509
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1509
Gr: PK-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rush County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Rush County, IN include Rushville Elementary School and Mays Community Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Rush County?
2 public preschools are located in Rush County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rush County?
Rush County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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