For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 919 students in Whiting, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Whiting, IN are Nathan Hale Elementary School, Whiting Middle School and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whiting, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Whiting have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Whiting, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nathan Hale Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1831 Oliver St
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-0738
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-0738
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Whiting Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 New York Ave
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 473-1344
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 473-1344
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 116th St
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-1241
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-1241
Grades: PK-6
| 258 students
Whiting, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1921 Davis Ave
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-3522
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-3522
Grades: 6-12
| 1,254 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Whiting, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Whiting, IN include Nathan Hale Elementary School, Whiting Middle School and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Whiting?
3 public elementary schools are located in Whiting.
What is the racial composition of students in Whiting?
Whiting public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Whiting are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Whiting include: Benjamin Franklin Elementary School vs. Nathan Hale Elementary School, Nathan Hale Elementary School vs. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
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