Top 5 Best Elkhart County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,189 students in Elkhart County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Elkhart County, IN are New Paris Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School and Elkhart Area Career Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkhart County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Elkhart County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Elkhart County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Paris Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18665 Cr 46
New Paris, IN 46553
(574) 831-2196
Grades: PK-6
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1730 Regent St
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 534-4710
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Elkhart Area Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2424 California Rd
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5650
Grades: PK-11
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 Cr 3
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5578
Grades: PK-6
| 502 students
Rank: #55.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 W Lusher Ave
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-4820
Grades: PK-6
| 503 students
Rank: #66.
Mary Beck Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
818 Mcdonald St
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4830
Grades: PK-6
| 255 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Elkhart County, IN

Elkhart County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Blazer Blvd
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2608 California Rd
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
56853 Northridge Dr
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-9425
Grades: K-6
| 164 students
30046 Cr 16 West
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 293-3507
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
330 Lakeview Dr
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-8631
Grades: 5-12
| 32 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Elkhart County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Elkhart County, IN include New Paris Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School and Elkhart Area Career Center.
How many public preschools are located in Elkhart County, IN?
6 public preschools are located in Elkhart County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkhart County, IN?
Elkhart County, IN public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

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