For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,148 students in Merrillville, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Merrillville, IN are John Wood Elementary School, Jonas E Salk Elementary School and Homer Iddings 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 33% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Merrillville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Merrillville, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Wood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6100 E 73rd Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5305
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5305
Grades: PK-4
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Jonas E Salk Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3001 W 77th Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5304
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5304
Grades: PK-4
| 593 students
Rank: #33.
Homer Iddings Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7249 Vanburen St
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5302
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5302
Grades: PK-4
| 471 students
Rank: #44.
Edgar L Miller Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5901 Waite St
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5303
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5303
Grades: PK-4
| 348 students
Rank: #55.
Henry P Fieler Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
407 W 61st Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5301
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5301
Grades: PK-4
| 444 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, Jonas E Salk Elementary School and Homer Iddings Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Merrillville?
5 public preschools are located in Merrillville.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrillville?
Merrillville public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Merrillville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Merrillville include: John Wood Elementary School vs. Henry P Fieler Elementary School, Jonas E Salk Elementary School vs. Homer Iddings Elementary School, Homer Iddings Elementary School vs. Jonas E Salk Elementary School
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