For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,415 students in Mishawaka, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Mishawaka, IN are Bittersweet Elementary School, Elm Road Elementary School and Elsie Rogers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mishawaka, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Mishawaka have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mishawaka, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bittersweet Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55860 Bittersweet
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-6341
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-6341
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Elm Road Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
59400 Elm Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 259-3743
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 259-3743
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Elsie Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
56219 Currant Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-5231
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-5231
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Beiger Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Third St
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4700
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Lasalle Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1511 Milburn Blvd
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4800
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Mishawaka, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Joint Service Program Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1402 South Main St
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4528
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4528
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mishawaka, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Mishawaka, IN include Bittersweet Elementary School, Elm Road Elementary School and Elsie Rogers Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mishawaka?
5 public preschools are located in Mishawaka.
What is the racial composition of students in Mishawaka?
Mishawaka public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mishawaka are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mishawaka include: Elsie Rogers Elementary School vs. Bittersweet Elementary School, Bittersweet Elementary School vs. Elsie Rogers Elementary School, Elm Road Elementary School vs. Elsie Rogers Elementary School
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