For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 907 students in Griffith, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Griffith, IN are Beiriger Elementary School and Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Griffith, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Griffith have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Griffith, IN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beiriger Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 N Lillian St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4030
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4030
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Jay St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 923-4488
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 923-4488
Gr: PK-2 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Griffith, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
201 North Griffith Blvd
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4975
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4975
Gr: K-6 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
600 N Raymond St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4280
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4280
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Griffith, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Griffith, IN include Beiriger Elementary School and Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Griffith?
2 public preschools are located in Griffith.
What is the racial composition of students in Griffith?
Griffith public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Griffith are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Griffith include: Beiriger Elementary School vs. Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School, Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School vs. Beiriger Elementary School
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