Top 3 Best Merrillville Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,600 students in Merrillville, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Merrillville, IN are John Wood Elementary School, Homer Iddings Elementary School and Edgar L Miller Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrillville, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Merrillville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Best Merrillville, IN Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Wood Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6100 E 73rd Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5305
Grades: PK-4
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Homer Iddings Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7249 Vanburen St
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5302
Grades: PK-4
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
Edgar L Miller Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5901 Waite St
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5303
Grades: PK-4
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
Henry P Fieler Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
407 W 61st Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5301
Grades: PK-4
| 457 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Merrillville, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Merrillville, IN include John Wood Elementary School, Homer Iddings Elementary School and Edgar L Miller Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Merrillville, IN?
4 public preschools are located in Merrillville, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrillville, IN?
Merrillville, IN public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

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