For the 2024-25 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 9,613 students in Grant County, IN (there are 6 private schools, serving 459 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Grant County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Grant County, IN are Eastbrook South Elementary School, Sweetser Elementary School and Eastbrook North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Grant County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastbrook South Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
694 S Second St
Upland, IN 46989
(765) 998-2208
Upland, IN 46989
(765) 998-2208
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
Sweetser Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
614 N Main St
Sweetser, IN 46987
(765) 395-3341
Sweetser, IN 46987
(765) 395-3341
Grades: 3-4
| 255 students
Rank: #33.
Eastbrook North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
504 S First St
Van Buren, IN 46991
(765) 934-3551
Van Buren, IN 46991
(765) 934-3551
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #44.
Eastbrook Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
560 S 900 E
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 668-7136
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 668-7136
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Rank: #55.
Riverview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
513 W Buckingham Dr
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-2427
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-2427
Grades: PK-4
| 396 students
Rank: #66.
Swayzee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 S Washington St
Swayzee, IN 46986
(765) 395-3341
Swayzee, IN 46986
(765) 395-3341
Grades: 5-6
| 236 students
Rank: #77.
Madison-grant Jr./sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11700 S/e 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-4141
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-4141
Grades: 7-12
| 491 students
Rank: #88.
Northview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 E North 'h' St
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 677-4400
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 677-4400
Grades: 2-5
| 623 students
Rank: #99.
Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Sycamore
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5232
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5232
Grades: 3-6
| 332 students
Rank: #1010.
Eastbrook High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
560 S 900 E
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-1214
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-1214
Grades: 9-12
| 509 students
Rank: #1111.
John W Kendall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2009 W Kem Rd
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-7364
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-7364
Grades: PK-4
| 372 students
Rank: #1212.
R J Baskett Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 N Broadway St
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 674-8536
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 674-8536
Grades: 6-8
| 514 students
Rank: #1313.
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 N Miller Ave
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-0507
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-0507
Grades: 5-6
| 489 students
Rank: #1414.
Mississinewa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Indian Trl
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 674-2248
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 674-2248
Grades: 9-12
| 796 students
Rank: #1515.
Marion High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
750 W 26th St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Grades: 9-12
| 1,050 students
Rank: #1616.
John L Mcculloch Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3528 S Washington St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-6917
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-6917
Grades: 7-8
| 524 students
Rank: #1717.
Allen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1115 E Bradford St
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7355
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7355
Grades: PK-4
| 399 students
Rank: #1818.
Frances Slocum Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2909 S Torrence St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-0589
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-0589
Grades: PK-4
| 472 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11580 S E 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Grades: 6-8
| 158 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant K-5
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11580 S E 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Grades: K-5
| 175 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
504 S First St
Van Buren, IN 46991
(765) 934-3551
Van Buren, IN 46991
(765) 934-3551
Grades: PK
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
grant county special Educational coop
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
426 E S 'a' St
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 677-4410
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 677-4410
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
marion early childhood Educational cntr
Magnet School
720 N Miller Ave
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 651-2080
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 651-2080
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Regional Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
750 W 26th St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
11580 S E 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: n/an/a
Westview Elementary School
Magnet School
709 W 6th St
Jonesboro, IN 46938
(765) 677-4437
Jonesboro, IN 46938
(765) 677-4437
Grades: PK-1
| 498 students
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4415 S Nebraska St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-2276
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-2276
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Dr Robert H Faulkner Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1111 W 2nd St
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-9910
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-9910
Grades: K-6
| 93 students
501 South Adams St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-9864
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-9864
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
8720 South 300 West
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5620
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5620
Grades: K-6
| 115 students
759 South Lenfesty St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-3941
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-3941
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
11640 S/e 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5132
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5132
Grades: 7-8
| 195 students
West 9th St
Matthews, IN 46957
(765) 998-2208
Matthews, IN 46957
(765) 998-2208
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
3340 S Lincoln Blvd
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-3931
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-3931
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
694 South 2nd St
Upland, IN 46989
(765) 998-2550
Upland, IN 46989
(765) 998-2550
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
504 South 1st St
Van Buren, IN 46991
(765) 934-3551
Van Buren, IN 46991
(765) 934-3551
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
3031 East 450 North
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-8620
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-8620
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grant County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Grant County, IN include Eastbrook South Elementary School, Sweetser Elementary School and Eastbrook North Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grant County?
26 public schools are located in Grant County.
What percentage of students in Grant County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Grant County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Grant County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grant County include: Mississinewa High School vs. Marion High School, Marion High School vs. Mississinewa High School, Eastbrook Middle School vs. R J Baskett Middle School
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