Best East Chicago Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,144 students in East Chicago, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 146 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in East Chicago, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).

The top-ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in East Chicago have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).