For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 280 students in Valparaiso, IN. The top-ranked public preschool in Valparaiso, IN is John Simatovich Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valparaiso, IN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Valparaiso have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Valparaiso, IN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Simatovich Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
424 W 500 N
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2508
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2508
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Valparaiso, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
653 Hayes Leonard Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3060
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3060
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Porter County Career Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1005 N Franklin
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3170
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3170
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Valparaiso, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Valparaiso, IN include John Simatovich Elementary School. Valparaiso has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public preschools are located in Valparaiso?
1 public preschools are located in Valparaiso.
What is the racial composition of students in Valparaiso?
Valparaiso public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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