Best Schools in East Chicago, Indiana
10 schools · 7 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in East Chicago?
Use this page to compare every school in East Chicago by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
Elementary · East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
Elementary · School City of East Chicago. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
East Chicago Lighthouse
Elementary · East Chicago Lighthouse Charter. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in East Chicago for 2026 are East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy (7.9/10), Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch (7.7/10), and East Chicago Lighthouse (6.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
10
9 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$92,400
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
10
9 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$92,400
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 7.7/10 despite 72% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among East Chicago schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among East Chicago schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in East Chicago
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 rated schools; 10 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | East Chicago Lighthouse | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Joseph Block Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Abraham Lincoln Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | George Washington Elementary Sch | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | William Mckinley Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | East Chicago Central High School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Carrie Gosch PK Center | 3.6 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.4/10
- Median household income
- $41,071
- Median home value
- $92,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10%
- Avg commute
- 22 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 44%
30% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How East Chicago compares
Indiana rank
#106 of 220
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Indiana avg (6.4)
Median household income
$41k
57% of Indiana median
Schools in this city
10
School City of East Chicago runs 78% of East Chicago's public schools
East Chicago touches 3 districts, but School City of East Chicago is the one most addresses actually attend.
School City of East Chicago accounts for 7 of 9 public schools (78%). The other 2 districts hold the remaining 2.
Among 9 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.6 to 7.9 — the spread is inside East Chicago, not a citywide average.
- School City of East Chicago7 public · 78%
- East Chicago Lighthouse Charter1 public · 11%
- East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy1 public · 11%
About Schools in East Chicago, Indiana
East Chicago, Indiana is home to 10 schools, including 9 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 6.4 out of 10, schools in East Chicago show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in East Chicago is East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy with a composite score of 7.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
East Chicago is served by 3 school districts: East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy, East Chicago Lighthouse Charter, School City of East Chicago. These districts collectively serve 3,966 students.
East Chicago's community shows 10% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $41,071. The poverty rate in the area is 27.0%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 430 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.9 | ||
| 2 | 366 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.7 | ||
| 3 | 462 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.7 | ||
| 4 | 287 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.4 | ||
| 5 | 413 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.2 | ||
| 6 | 457 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.2 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Stanislaus SchoolPrivate 157 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 440 students · 7th–8th | 6.5 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,021 students · 9th–12th | 5.3 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 3.6 |
Schools in East Chicago
East Chicago, Indiana · 10 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$41,071
Median Home Value
$92,400
Median Rent
$820/mo
Population
26,158
College Educated
10%
Homeownership
44%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
27.0%
Community Profile
East Chicago has a median household income of $41,071. It is a community where 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $92,400, with a median rent of $820/month. The area has a poverty rate of 27.0%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Indiana
- Elementary
- 7
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
- Other
- 1
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Common questions about schools in East Chicago, Indiana
How many schools are in East Chicago, Indiana?
East Chicago has 10 schools, including 9 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in East Chicago, Indiana?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in East Chicago is 6.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in East Chicago, Indiana?
The top-ranked school in East Chicago on MySchoolScout is East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best elementary school in East Chicago, Indiana?
The top-ranked elementary school in East Chicago on MySchoolScout is East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best middle school in East Chicago, Indiana?
The top-ranked middle school in East Chicago on MySchoolScout is Joseph Block Middle School with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What is the best high school in East Chicago, Indiana?
The top-ranked high school in East Chicago on MySchoolScout is East Chicago Central High School with a composite score of 5.3/10.
How many school districts serve East Chicago, Indiana?
East Chicago is served by 3 school districts: East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy, East Chicago Lighthouse Charter, School City of East Chicago.
What is the education level in East Chicago, Indiana?
According to Census data, 10% of adults in East Chicago have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in East Chicago, Indiana?
The median household income in East Chicago is approximately $41,071 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in East Chicago, Indiana?
Yes, East Chicago has 1 private school alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Stanislaus School with a score of 7.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in East Chicago, Indiana?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in East Chicago is 13.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in East Chicago, Indiana?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.