Best Schools in Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County, IN has 92 public schools (8 high, 10 middle, 62 elementary) serving 37,577 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Elkhart County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elkhart County, IN
The top high schools in Elkhart County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middlebury Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1390 Students
2. North Wood High School
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Projected Test Scores
Wa-nee Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 917 Students
3. Fairfield Jr-sr High School
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Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 861 Students
4. Jimtown High School
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Projected Test Scores
Baugo Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 541 Students
5. Concord Community High School
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Projected Test Scores
Concord Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1785 Students
6. Goshen High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Goshen Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2004 Students
7. Elkhart High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhart Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3325 Students
8. Excel Center - Elkhart
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Projected Test Scores
Excel Center - Elkhart • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 187 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elkhart County, IN
The top middle schools in Elkhart County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Wood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wa-nee Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 681 Students
2. Northridge Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middlebury Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 976 Students
3. Concord Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Concord Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 841 Students
4. Jimtown Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Baugo Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 279 Students
5. West Side Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhart Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 582 Students
6. Goshen Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Goshen Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1001 Students
7. Concord Intermediate School
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Projected Test Scores
Concord Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 816 Students
8. Goshen Intermediate School
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Goshen Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 933 Students
9. Pierre Moran Middle School
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Elkhart Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 459 Students
10. North Side Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Elkhart Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 627 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elkhart County, IN
The top elementary schools in Elkhart County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middlebury Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 364 Students
2. Middlebury Elementary School
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Middlebury Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 209 Students
3. Orchard View School
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Middlebury Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 357 Students
4. Wakarusa Elementary School
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Wa-nee Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 553 Students
5. St Thomas The Apostle Catholic School
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St Thomas The Apostle Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 241 Students
6. Woodview Elementary School
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Wa-nee Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 416 Students
7. Jimtown Intermediate School
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Baugo Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 576 Students
8. Benton Elementary School
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Fairfield Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 453 Students
9. Nappanee Elementary School
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Wa-nee Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 366 Students
10. Heritage Intermediate School
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Projected Test Scores
Middlebury Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 649 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elkhart County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elkhart County, IN has a total population of 207,047 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elkhart County, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Elkhart County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elkhart County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elkhart County, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Elkhart County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elkhart County, IN
How many schools are in Elkhart County, IN?
Elkhart County, IN has 92 public schools: 8 high schools, 10 middle schools and 62 elementary schools, serving 37,577 students in total.
How do schools in Elkhart County perform on state tests?
On average, 92 schools in Elkhart County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Elkhart County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elkhart County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Elkhart County
8 places in Elkhart County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Elkhart (28)
- Goshen (13)
- Middlebury (5)
- Nappanee (3)
- Bristol (2)
- Wakarusa (2)
- Millersburg (1)
- New Paris (1)
School districts (7)
- Elkhart Community Schools (18 schools)
- Goshen Community Schools (10 schools)
- Concord Community Schools (7 schools)
- Middlebury Community Schools (7 schools)
- Wa-Nee Community Schools (5 schools)
- Baugo Community Schools (4 schools)
- Fairfield Community Schools (4 schools)