For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,997 students in Griffith, IN (there are , serving 375 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Griffith, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Griffith, IN are Beiriger Elementary School, Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School and Griffth Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Griffith, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Griffith have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Griffith, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beiriger Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 N Lillian St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4030
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4030
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #22.
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Jay St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 923-4488
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 923-4488
Grades: PK-2
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
Griffth Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Wiggs St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4281
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4281
Grades: 6-12
| 1,090 students
Griffith, Indiana ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1345 N Broad St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 838-4214
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 838-4214
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
201 North Griffith Blvd
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4975
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4975
Grades: K-6
| 163 students
600 N Raymond St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4280
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4280
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Griffith, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Griffith, IN include Beiriger Elementary School, Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School and Griffth Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Griffith?
3 public schools are located in Griffith.
What percentage of students in Griffith go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Griffith are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Griffith?
Griffith public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Griffith are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Griffith include: Beiriger Elementary School vs. Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School, Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School vs. Beiriger Elementary School
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