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Best East Chicago Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,415 students in East Chicago, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in East Chicago, IN are East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and Benjamin Harrison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Chicago, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in East Chicago have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in East Chicago, IN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 E Chicago Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 392-3650
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3551 Block Avenue
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4096
Gr: K-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4411 Magoun
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4192
Gr: K-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
William Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4825 Magoun Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4186
Gr: K-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Cardinal Drive
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4169
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
East Chicago Lighthouse
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3916 Pulaski
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 378-7450
Gr: K-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in East Chicago, Indiana

East Chicago, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School (Closed 2015)
2400 Cardinal Dr
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4077
Gr: 5-7 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Eugene Field Elementary School (Closed 2008)
3551 Block Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4180
Gr: K-6 | 258 students
West Side Middle School (Closed 2011)
4001 Indianapolis Blvd
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4068
Gr: 7-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in East Chicago, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in East Chicago, IN include East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and Benjamin Harrison Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in East Chicago?
6 public elementary schools are located in East Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in East Chicago?
East Chicago public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in East Chicago are often viewed compared to one another?

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