For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,079 students in Goshen, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Goshen, IN are Benton Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Chamberlain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goshen, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Goshen have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Goshen, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
68350 Cr 31
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 831-2192
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 831-2192
Grades: K-6
| 460 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18565 Cr 20
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 822-5399
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 822-5399
Grades: K-3
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Chamberlain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
428 N 5th St
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 534-2691
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 534-2691
Grades: K-4
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1202 S 7th St
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-7765
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-7765
Grades: K-4
| 303 students
Rank: #55.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1730 Regent St
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 534-4710
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 534-4710
Grades: PK-4
| 418 students
Rank: #66.
Waterford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65560 Sr 15
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-6811
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-6811
Grades: K-4
| 419 students
Rank: #77.
Model Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
412 S Greene Rd
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-7677
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-7677
Grades: K-4
| 497 students
Rank: #88.
West Goshen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 Dewey Ave
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-7855
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-7855
Grades: PK-4
| 386 students
Rank: #99.
Goshen Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 S Greene Rd
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 534-8640
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 534-8640
Grades: 5-6
| 911 students
Goshen, Indiana 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
419 S 8th St
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-5085
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-5085
Grades: PK-4
| 273 students
Oaklawn Hospital School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
330 Lakeview Dr
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-8631
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-8631
Grades: 5-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Goshen, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Goshen, IN include Benton Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Chamberlain Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Goshen?
9 public elementary schools are located in Goshen.
What is the racial composition of students in Goshen?
Goshen public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Goshen are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Goshen include: Chamberlain Elementary School vs. West Goshen Elementary School, Model Elementary School vs. West Goshen Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School vs. Model Elementary School
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