For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 254 students in Jay County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Jay County, IN is Redkey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jay County, IN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Jay County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Public Preschools in Jay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redkey Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Box 6 W Main St
Redkey, IN 47373
(765) 369-2571
Redkey, IN 47373
(765) 369-2571
Gr: PK-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Jay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
827 High St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8890
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8890
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
390 W Pleasant St
Pennville, IN 47369
(260) 731-2551
Pennville, IN 47369
(260) 731-2551
Gr: K-5 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jay County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jay County, IN include Redkey Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jay County?
1 public preschools are located in Jay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jay County?
Jay 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).
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