Top 5 Best Merrillville Public Elementary Schools (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,227 students in Merrillville, IN.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Merrillville, IN are John Wood Elementary School, Jonas E Salk Elementary School and Merrillville Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Merrillville, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Merrillville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).