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Best Elkhart County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 5,750 students in Elkhart County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Elkhart County, IN are Riverview Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School and Monger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkhart County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Elkhart County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Elkhart County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2509 Wood St
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4850
Gr: PK-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1730 Regent St
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 534-4710
Gr: PK-4 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Monger Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 E Hively Ave
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-4860
Gr: PK-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
West Goshen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Dewey Ave
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-7855
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Osolo Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
24975 Cr 6 E
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5590
Gr: PK-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Steam Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 W Wolf Ave
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4840
Gr: PK-6 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Mary Feeser Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26665 Cr 4 W
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5586
Gr: PK-6 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 Cr 3
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5578
Gr: PK-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
Bristol Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Indiana Ave
Bristol, IN 46507
(574) 848-7421
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Mary Daly Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1735 Strong Ave
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 295-4870
Gr: PK-6 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
Beardsley Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1027 Mcpherson St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5575
Gr: PK-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Mary Beck Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
818 Mcdonald St
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4830
Gr: PK-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Hawthorne Early Learning Center
501 Lusher Avenue
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 262-5833
Gr: PK | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Elkhart County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Elkhart County, IN include Riverview Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School and Monger Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elkhart County?
14 public preschools are located in Elkhart County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkhart County?
Elkhart County public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Elkhart County are often viewed compared to one another?

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