For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,552 students in Schererville, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Schererville, IN are James H Watson Elementary School, Homan Elementary School and Peifer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schererville, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Schererville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Schererville, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James H Watson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
333 W 77th St
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-1365
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-1365
Gr: PK-4 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Homan Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 E Joliet
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-4451
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-4451
Gr: PK-4 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Peifer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1824 S Cline
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5335
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5335
Gr: PK-4 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Schererville, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Schererville, IN include James H Watson Elementary School, Homan Elementary School and Peifer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Schererville?
3 public preschools are located in Schererville.
What is the racial composition of students in Schererville?
Schererville public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Schererville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Schererville include: Homan Elementary School vs. Peifer Elementary School, Peifer Elementary School vs. Homan Elementary School, James H Watson Elementary School vs. Homan Elementary School
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