For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 11,192 students in Elkhart County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Elkhart County, IN are North Wood High School, Fairfield Jr-sr High School and Jimtown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkhart County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Elkhart County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Elkhart County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Indiana average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fairfield Jr-sr High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Elkhart County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Concord Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
59117 Minuteman Way
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-6524
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-6524
Grades: 9-12
| 1,785 students
Rank: #77.
Elkhart Area Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2424 California Rd
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5650
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5650
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Elkhart High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2608 California Rd
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5600
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,325 students
Rank: #99.
Elkhart Alternative Education
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1013 Tipton Street
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4903
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4903
Grades: K-12
| 182 students
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center - Elkhart
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1 Blazer Blvd
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 404-7109
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 404-7109
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
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 high schools in Elkhart County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Elkhart County, IN include North Wood High School, Fairfield Jr-sr High School and Jimtown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elkhart County?
10 public high schools are located in Elkhart County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkhart County?
Elkhart County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Elkhart County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Elkhart County include: North Wood High School vs. Northridge High School, Northridge High School vs. North Wood High School, Goshen High School vs. Concord Community High School
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