For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 113 students in East Chicago, IN.
East Chicago, IN public preschools have a diversity score of 0.52, which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in East Chicago, IN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carrie Gosch Pk Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Indianapolis Blvd
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4172
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4172
Gr: PK | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
East Chicago, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2400 Cardinal Dr
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4077
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4077
Gr: 5-7 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3551 Block Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4180
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4180
Gr: K-6 | 258 students
4001 Indianapolis Blvd
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4068
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 preschools in East Chicago, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in East Chicago, IN include Carrie Gosch Pk Center.
How many public preschools are located in East Chicago?
1 public preschools are located in East Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in East Chicago?
East Chicago public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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