For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,801 students in Lowell, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lowell, IN are Lake Prairie Elementary School, Three Creeks Elementary School and Oak Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lowell, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lowell have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lowell, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11601 W 181st Ave
Lowell, IN 46356
(219) 696-7541
Lowell, IN 46356
(219) 696-7541
Gr: K-4 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Three Creeks Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
670 S Burr St
Lowell, IN 46356
(219) 696-5740
Lowell, IN 46356
(219) 696-5740
Gr: K-4 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 S Nichols St
Lowell, IN 46356
(219) 696-9285
Lowell, IN 46356
(219) 696-9285
Gr: K-4 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
19270 Cline Ave.
Lowell, IN 46356
(219) 696-0450
Lowell, IN 46356
(219) 696-0450
Gr: 5-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lowell, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lowell, IN include Lake Prairie Elementary School, Three Creeks Elementary School and Oak Hill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lowell?
4 public elementary schools are located in Lowell.
What is the racial composition of students in Lowell?
Lowell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Lowell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lowell include: Three Creeks Elementary School vs. Oak Hill Elementary School, Oak Hill Elementary School vs. Three Creeks Elementary School, Lake Prairie Elementary School vs. Oak Hill Elementary School
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