For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,034 students in 46517, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in 46517, IN are Monger Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 46517 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 46517, IN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best 46517, IN Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monger Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E Hively Ave
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-4860
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-4860
Gr: PK-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 7% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 W Lusher Ave
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-4820
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-4820
Gr: PK-6 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
501 Lusher Avenue
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 262-5833
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 262-5833
Gr: PK | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 46517, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in 46517, IN include Monger Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 46517?
3 public preschools are located in 46517.
What is the racial composition of students in 46517?
46517 public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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