For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,453 students in Cedar Lake, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cedar Lake, IN are Lincoln Elementary School, Douglas Macarthur Elementary School and Jane Ball Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar Lake, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cedar Lake have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cedar Lake, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12245 W 109th Ave
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3600
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3600
Grades: K-2
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12900 Fairbanks
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 662-3600
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 662-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Jane Ball Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13313 Parrish St
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3700
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3700
Grades: PK-2
| 348 students
Rank: #44.
Hanover Central Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10631 W 141st St
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3500
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
Rank: n/an/a
10631 W. 141 St.
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 587-3400
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 587-3400
Grades: 3-5
| 642 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cedar Lake, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cedar Lake, IN include Lincoln Elementary School, Douglas Macarthur Elementary School and Jane Ball Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cedar Lake?
5 public elementary schools are located in Cedar Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Lake?
Cedar Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Cedar Lake are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cedar Lake include: Douglas Macarthur Elementary School vs. Jane Ball Elementary School, Jane Ball Elementary School vs. Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
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