2025 Best Elementary Education Schools in Indiana
26
Colleges in Indiana
1,507
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
Elementary Education is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #17 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 26 schools in Indiana to determine which ones were the best for elementary education students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,507 degrees in elementary education annually.
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Choosing a Great Elementary Education School
The elementary teaching program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Elementary Education rankings. For our Best Overall Elementary Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Elementary Education Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Elementary Education Schools in Indiana list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Elementary Education in Indiana
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the elementary teaching degree levels they offer.
10 Top Indiana Schools in Elementary Teaching
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In IN
106
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
Indiana University - Bloomington is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in elementary education. IU Bloomington is a fairly large public university located in the city of Bloomington. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means IU Bloomington is a great university overall.
There were about 106 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at IU Bloomington in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Indiana University - Bloomington
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IN
189
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
Ball State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in elementary education. Ball State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Muncie. A Best Colleges rank of #181 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Ball State is a great university overall.
There were about 189 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Ball State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Ball State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In IN
81
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat Purdue University - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in elementary education. Purdue is a fairly large public university located in the small city of West Lafayette. A Best Colleges rank of #65 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Purdue is a great university overall.
There were about 81 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Purdue University - Main Campus
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In IN
35
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
Butler University is a good option for students pursuing a degree in elementary education. Butler is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Indianapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #377 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Butler is a great university overall.
There were roughly 35 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Butler in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Butler University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In IN
56
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize suburb of Evansville, USI is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #653 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means USI is a great university overall.
There were roughly 56 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at USI in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in elementary education from University of Southern Indiana
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In IN
173
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #253 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means IUPUI is a great university overall.
There were roughly 173 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at IUPUI in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis
Located in the suburb of Valparaiso, Valpo is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 21st out of 41 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.
There were approximately 15 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Valpo in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Valparaiso University
St. Mary's College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Notre Dame. A Best Colleges rank of #716 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means St. Mary's College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 18 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at St. Mary's College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Saint Mary’s College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In IN
74
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Fort Wayne, PFW is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 29th out of 41 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.
There were approximately 74 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at PFW in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Purdue University Fort Wayne
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In IN
52
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
Located in the distant town of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #555 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means IWU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 52 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at IWU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Indiana Wesleyan University
