For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 821 students in Cedar Lake, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Cedar Lake, IN are 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Cedar Lake have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cedar Lake, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cedar Lake, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Cedar Lake, IN include Douglas Macarthur Elementary School and Jane Ball Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cedar Lake?
2 public preschools are located in Cedar Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Lake?
Cedar Lake public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cedar Lake are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools 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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