For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,893 students in 46385, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 46385, IN are Union Center Elementary School, Central Elementary School and John Simatovich Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 46385 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 46385, IN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46385, IN ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Center Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
272 N 600 W
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2544
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2544
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
653 Hayes Leonard Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3030
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3030
Grades: K-5
| 130 students
Rank: #33.
John Simatovich Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
424 W 500 N
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2508
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2508
Grades: K-5
| 237 students
Rank: #44.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 Campbell
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3020
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3020
Grades: 6-8
| 806 students
Rank: #55.
Union Township Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
599 W 300 N
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2562
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2562
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Rank: #66.
Porter County Education Services
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
750 Ransom Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 464-9607
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 464-9607
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
46385, Indiana ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
653 Hayes Leonard Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3060
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3060
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 46385, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 46385, IN include Union Center Elementary School, Central Elementary School and John Simatovich Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 46385?
6 public elementary schools are located in 46385.
What is the racial composition of students in 46385?
46385 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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