For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 663 students in Whiting, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Whiting, IN are Nathan Hale Elementary 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Whiting have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools 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.
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 preschools in Whiting, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Whiting, IN include Nathan Hale Elementary School and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Whiting?
2 public preschools are located in Whiting.
What is the racial composition of students in Whiting?
Whiting public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Whiting are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools 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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