Best Griffith Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,015 students in Griffith, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 388 private students). 86% 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 35% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Griffith have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Griffith, IN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beiriger Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 N Lillian St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4030
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N Jay St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 923-4488
Gr: PK-2 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Griffth Jr/sr High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N Wiggs St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4281
Gr: 6-12 | 1,112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

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?
86% 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Griffith are often viewed compared to one another?

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