For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,454 students in 46324, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 46324, IN are Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Thomas A Edison Elementary School and Frank O'bannon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 46324 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 46324, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best 46324, IN Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6940 Northcote Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7353
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7353
Gr: PK-6 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7025 Madison Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2464
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2464
Gr: PK-6 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Frank O'bannon Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1317 173rd St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7360
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7360
Gr: PK-6 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Annie Burns-hicks Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 165th St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2477
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2477
Gr: PK-6 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 46324, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 46324, IN include Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Thomas A Edison Elementary School and Frank O'bannon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 46324?
4 public preschools are located in 46324.
What is the racial composition of students in 46324?
46324 public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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