Schools in East Chicago, Indiana (2025)
9 schools · 4,144 students · 7 public, 2 charter · median Enrollment 433.
East Chicago, in Indiana, has 9 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 4,144 students. By level there are 6 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other; by sector 7 public, 2 charter.
The median Enrollment across East Chicago's schools is 433, below the Indiana median of 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
8 of the 9 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is East Chicago Central High School (35.6, lower 50% of high schools nationally), followed by East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy (28.0, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Abraham Lincoln Elementary School (24.5, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are East Chicago Central High School (1,052 students), William McKinley Elementary School (509 students), East Chicago Lighthouse (495 students).
Ranked schools in East Chicago
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Indiana.
- 136East Chicago Central High SchoolEast Chicago · Public High17% Math proficiency · 1,052 students
- 228East Chicago Urban Enterprise AcademyEast Chicago · Charter Elementary23% Math proficiency · 424 students
- 325Abraham Lincoln Elementary SchoolEast Chicago · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 282 students
- 424Joseph Block Middle SchoolEast Chicago · Public Middle11% Math proficiency · 436 students
- 521Benjamin Harrison Elementary SchEast Chicago · Public Elementary16% Math proficiency · 400 students
- 618George Washington Elementary SchEast Chicago · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 433 students
- 717William McKinley Elementary SchoolEast Chicago · Public Elementary20% Math proficiency · 509 students
- 814East Chicago LighthouseEast Chicago · Charter Elementary23% Math proficiency · 495 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Chicago Central High School East Chicago · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 35.6 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 1,052 |
| 2 | East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy East Chicago · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 28.0 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 424 |
| 3 | Abraham Lincoln Elementary School East Chicago · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 24.5 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 282 |
| 4 | Joseph Block Middle School East Chicago · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 24.1 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 436 |
| 5 | Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch East Chicago · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 20.5 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 400 |
| 6 | George Washington Elementary Sch East Chicago · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 18.3 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 433 |
| 7 | William McKinley Elementary School East Chicago · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 17.4 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 509 |
| 8 | East Chicago Lighthouse East Chicago · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 14.3 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 495 |
Other schools in East Chicago
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in East Chicago side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in East Chicago?
East Chicago Central High School is the highest-ranked school in East Chicago with a Success Index (US) of 35.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in East Chicago?
East Chicago has 9 schools (1 high, 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other) educating 4,144 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in East Chicago?
The median Enrollment across schools in East Chicago is 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.