Schools & Education
Schools and learning support
Enrollment questions, special education services, early learning, and tutoring — here is where to start for school-age children in Scott County.
Section 1 of 4
Preschool & Pre-K programs
School-based preschool classrooms and local preschool programs for children ages 3 to 5.
- Childcare
Austin Christian Preschool
Faith-based preschool program in Austin.
- Address
- 2845 State Road 31, Austin, IN 47102
- Service area
- Serves Scott County
- Phone
- (812) 794-2541
- faith-based
- preschool
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Austin Elementary Preschool Program
School-based preschool program at Austin Elementary (ext. #3).
- Address
- 401 Highway 31, Austin, IN 47102
- Service area
- Serves Scott County School District 1
- Phone
- (812) 794-8743
- school preschool
- Childcare
First Christian Scottsburg Christian Preschool
Faith-based preschool, childcare, and after-school care.
- Address
- 201 W. McClain Ave., Scottsburg, IN 47170
- Service area
- Serves Scott County
- Phone
- (812) 752-2110
- faith-based
- preschool
- after-school care
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Grace Christian Academy
Faith-based preschool through 12th grade. Contact: Dana Bracey.
- Address
- 1525 N. Gardner St., Scottsburg, IN 47170
- Service area
- Serves Scott County
- Phone
- (812) 752-5491
- faith-based
- preschool
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Johnson Elementary Preschool Program
School-based preschool, Paths to QUALITY Level 3.
- Address
- 4235 State Road 256, Scottsburg, IN 47170
- Service area
- Serves Scott County School District 2
- Phone
- (812) 752-8923
- school preschool
- Paths to QUALITY Level 3
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Lexington Elementary Preschool Program
School-based preschool, Paths to QUALITY Level 3.
- Address
- 7980 Walnut Street, Lexington, IN 47138
- Service area
- Serves Scott County School District 2
- Phone
- (812) 752-8924
- school preschool
- Paths to QUALITY Level 3
- Childcare
Lil Treasures Childcare
Licensed childcare and preschool program for Scott County families. Lil Treasures participates in the state food program, serving nutritious meals and snacks to the children in care.
- Address
- 1584 IN 56, Scottsburg, IN 47170
- Service area
- Serves Scott County
- Phone
- (812) 595-6464
- childcare
- licensed
- state food program
- preschool
- Childcare
O.V.O. Scottsburg Head Start Center
Head Start early learning center, Paths to QUALITY Level 3. Fax: (812) 273-5950.
- Address
- 1172 Community Way, Scottsburg, IN 47170
- Service area
- Serves Scott County
- Eligibility
- Income-eligible families with children ages 3-5
- Phone
- (812) 752-7409
- head start
- licensed center
- Paths to QUALITY Level 3
- free
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Scottsburg Elementary Preschool Program
School-based preschool, Paths to QUALITY Level 3.
- Address
- 49 N. Hyland St., Scottsburg, IN 47170
- Service area
- Serves Scott County School District 2
- Phone
- (812) 752-8922
- school preschool
- Paths to QUALITY Level 3
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Vienna-Finley Elementary Preschool Program
School-based preschool, Paths to QUALITY Level 1.
- Address
- 445 E. Ivan Rogers Drive, Scottsburg, IN 47170
- Service area
- Serves Scott County School District 2
- Phone
- (812) 752-8925
- school preschool
- Paths to QUALITY Level 1
- Childcare
YMCA Preschool Program
Preschool program at the Scott County Family YMCA.
- Address
- 805 W. Community Way, Scottsburg, IN 47170
- Service area
- Serves Scott County
- childcare@scfy.org
- preschool
- licensed center
- YMCA
Section 2 of 4
School districts
The two public school districts serving Scott County, including enrollment information and districtwide programs.
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Scott County School District 1 (Austin)
Public district serving Austin Elementary, Middle, and High School, with a preschool program and a community food pantry open twice monthly.
- Service area
- Serves Austin attendance area
- public school
- district
- preschool
- K-12
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Scott County School District 2 (Scottsburg)
Public district serving Scottsburg, Johnson, Lexington, and Vienna-Finley elementary schools plus middle and high school, with Paths to QUALITY preschool classrooms and the Warrior Food Pantry.
- Service area
- Serves Scottsburg, Lexington, and surrounding townships
- public school
- district
- preschool
- K-12
Section 3 of 4
Private schools
Private and faith-based schools in Scott County, from preschool through high school.
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Grace Christian Academy
Faith-based preschool through 12th grade. Contact: Dana Bracey.
- Address
- 1525 N. Gardner St., Scottsburg, IN 47170
- Service area
- Serves Scott County
- Phone
- (812) 752-5491
- faith-based
- preschool
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Learning support & enrichment
Free books, online courses, developmental milestone tools, and other ways to support learning at home.
- Schools & EducationLearning resources
American Academy of Pediatrics — PediaLink Courses
Free trainings on child development and disability through PediaLink.
- Service area
- Serves Online
- training
- child development
- disability
- free
- Schools & EducationLearning resources
CDC Milestone Tracker App
A free app that helps families and caregivers monitor children's developmental milestones from birth to age five and know when to seek further support.
- Service area
- Serves Online
- milestones
- app
- development
- free
- Schools & EducationLearning resources
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Register your child for free books mailed monthly from birth to age five.
- Service area
- Serves Scott County
- Eligibility
- Children birth to age 5
- free books
- literacy
- registration
- Schools & EducationLearning resources
LENA Courses
Online courses focused on building rich early language environments for young children.
- Service area
- Serves Online
- early language
- online course
- free
- Schools & EducationLearning resources
National Center for Families Learning
Free webinars centered on literacy and education for families.
- Service area
- Serves Online
- webinars
- literacy
- family learning
- free
- Schools & EducationLearning resources
SEED Facebook Page
Follow the SEED Facebook page for updates on happenings in Scott County.
- Service area
- Serves Scott County
- updates
- community news
- social media
- Schools & EducationLearning resources
StoryWalks in Scott County
Outdoor story trails featuring books and activities to complete with your children. Locations include Spicertown Community Park, Manaugh Community Park, the Scott County Courthouse, and Austin Community Park.
- Service area
- Serves Scott County
- literacy
- outdoor activity
- free
Not sure where to start? That's okay.
Search the directory for what you need, or talk with a real person at Indiana 211. They will listen to your situation and point you to the right local program — free and confidential, any hour of the day.