For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,005 students in Griffith, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 388 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Griffith, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Griffith, IN are Griffth Jr/sr High School, Beiriger Elementary School and Elsie Wadsworth Elementary 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 41% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Griffith have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Griffith, IN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Griffth Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 N Wiggs St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4281
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4281
Grades: 6-12
| 1,118 students
Rank: #22.
Beiriger Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Lillian St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4030
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4030
Grades: 1-5
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 464 students
Griffith, Indiana Public 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 Griffth Jr/sr High School, Beiriger Elementary School and Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Griffith, IN?
3 public schools are located in Griffith, IN.
What percentage of students in Griffith, IN go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Griffith, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Griffith, IN?
Griffith, IN public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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