For the 2024-25 school year, there are 59 public schools serving 34,371 students in Elkhart County, IN (there are 60 private schools, serving 4,109 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Elkhart County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Elkhart County, IN are Wakarusa Elementary School, Nappanee Elementary School and Woodview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkhart County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Elkhart County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Elkhart County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wakarusa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 N Washington St
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2000
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2000
Grades: K-5
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Nappanee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
755 E Van Buren St
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-7421
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-7421
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
Woodview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 E Woodview Dr
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-3117
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-3117
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
66030 Dogwood Rd
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 633-4531
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 633-4531
Grades: K-5
| 120 students
Rank: #55.
Jimtown Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
58703 Cr 3 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 294-2158
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 294-2158
Grades: 3-6
| 576 students
Rank: #66.
North Wood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 N Elkhart
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2710
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2710
Grades: 6-8
| 681 students
Rank: #77.
Benton Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 453 students
Rank: #88.
Millersburg Elementary- Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
203 E Main St
Millersburg, IN 46543
(574) 642-3074
Millersburg, IN 46543
(574) 642-3074
Grades: K-8
| 382 students
Rank: #99.
Middlebury Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
432 S Main St
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-2158
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-2158
Grades: K-3
| 209 students
Rank: #1010.
New Paris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18665 Cr 46
New Paris, IN 46553
(574) 831-2196
New Paris, IN 46553
(574) 831-2196
Grades: K-6
| 477 students
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 364 students
Rank: #1212.
North Wood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2101 N Main St
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-4127
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-4127
Grades: 9-12
| 917 students
Rank: #1313.
Chamberlain Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 261 students
Rank: #1414.
Fairfield Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
67530 Us 33
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 831-2184
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 831-2184
Grades: 7-12
| 861 students
Rank: #1515.
Parkside Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 252 students
Rank: #1616.
Jimtown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
59021 Cr 3 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-2343
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-2343
Grades: 9-12
| 541 students
Rank: #1717.
Northridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
56691 Northridge Dr
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-9531
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-9531
Grades: 6-8
| 976 students
Rank: #1818.
Concord East Side Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
57156 Cr 13 S
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 875-8517
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 875-8517
Grades: K-4
| 555 students
Rank: #1919.
York Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13549 Sr 120
Bristol, IN 46507
(574) 825-5312
Bristol, IN 46507
(574) 825-5312
Grades: K-3
| 286 students
Rank: #2020.
Northridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
56779 Northridge Dr
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-2142
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-2142
Grades: 9-12
| 1,390 students
Rank: #2121.
Prairie View Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 386 students
Rank: #2222.
Riverview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2509 Wood St
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4850
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4850
Grades: PK-6
| 458 students
Rank: #2323.
Jimtown Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
58903 Cr 3 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 294-6586
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 294-6586
Grades: 7-8
| 279 students
Rank: #2424.
Orchard View School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
56734 Northridge Dr
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-5405
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-5405
Grades: K-3
| 357 students
Rank: #2525.
Heritage Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
56647 Northridge Dr
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 822-5396
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 822-5396
Grades: 4-5
| 649 students
Rank: #2626.
Waterford Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 430 students
Rank: #2727.
Model Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 499 students
Rank: #2828.
Concord Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
59397 Cr 11 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-5122
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-5122
Grades: 7-8
| 841 students
Rank: #2929.
Concord Ox Bow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23525 Cr 45
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 875-8538
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 875-8538
Grades: K-4
| 429 students
Rank: #3030.
Monger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E Hively Ave
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-4860
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-4860
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Rank: #3131.
Goshen Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1216 S Indiana Ave
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-0391
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-0391
Grades: 7-8
| 1,001 students
Rank: #3232.
West Goshen Elementary School
Magnet 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: K-4
| 247 students
Rank: #3333.
Goshen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Lincolnway East
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-8651
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-8651
Grades: 9-12
| 2,004 students
Rank: #3434.
Goshen Intermediate School
Magnet 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
| 933 students
Rank: #3535.
Cleveland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
53403 Cr 1 N
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5580
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5580
Grades: K-6
| 561 students
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Elkhart County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Blazer Blvd
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4700
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2608 California Rd
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5600
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
501 W Lusher Ave
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-4820
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-4820
Grades: PK-6
| 503 students
56853 Northridge Dr
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-9425
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-9425
Grades: K-6
| 164 students
30046 Cr 16 West
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 293-3507
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 293-3507
Grades: K-3
| n/a 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 schools in Elkhart County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Elkhart County, IN include Wakarusa Elementary School, Nappanee Elementary School and Woodview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elkhart County?
59 public schools are located in Elkhart County.
What percentage of students in Elkhart County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Elkhart County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elkhart County?
Elkhart County public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Elkhart County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Elkhart County include: Concord South Side Elementary School vs. Concord Ox Bow Elementary School, New Paris Elementary School vs. Benton Elementary School, Concord Junior High School vs. Northridge Middle School
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