For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 919 students in 46394, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 46394, 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 46394 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 46394, IN have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 46394, IN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nathan Hale Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1831 Oliver St
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-0738
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-0738
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Whiting Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 New York Ave
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 473-1344
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 473-1344
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 116th St
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-1241
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-1241
Gr: PK-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
46394, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1921 Davis Ave
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-3522
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-3522
Gr: 6-12 | 1,254 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 46394, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 46394, IN include Nathan Hale Elementary School, Whiting Middle School and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 46394?
3 public elementary schools are located in 46394.
What is the racial composition of students in 46394?
46394 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).
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