For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 4,649 students in Elkhart, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Elkhart, IN are Riverview Elementary School, Monger Elementary School and Osolo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkhart, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Elkhart have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Elkhart, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2509 Wood St
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4850
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4850
Gr: PK-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Monger Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E Hively Ave
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-4860
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-4860
Gr: PK-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Osolo Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24975 Cr 6 E
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5590
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5590
Gr: PK-6 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Steam Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Wolf Ave
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4840
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4840
Gr: PK-6 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Mary Feeser Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26665 Cr 4 W
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5586
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5586
Gr: PK-6 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Cr 3
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5578
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5578
Gr: PK-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Mary Daly Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1735 Strong Ave
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 295-4870
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 295-4870
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Beardsley Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1027 Mcpherson St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5575
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5575
Gr: PK-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 7% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 W Lusher Ave
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-4820
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-4820
Gr: PK-6 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Mary Beck Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
818 Mcdonald St
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4830
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4830
Gr: PK-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
501 Lusher Avenue
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 262-5833
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 262-5833
Gr: PK | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Elkhart, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Elkhart, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Elkhart, IN include Riverview Elementary School, Monger Elementary School and Osolo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elkhart?
11 public preschools are located in Elkhart.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkhart?
Elkhart public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Elkhart are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Elkhart include: Mary Daly Elementary School vs. Woodland Elementary School, Monger Elementary School vs. Mary Beck Elementary School, Hawthorne Elementary School vs. Beardsley Elementary School
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