For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 756 students in Blackford County, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Blackford County, IN are Blackford Primary School and Blackford Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blackford County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Blackford County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Blackford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blackford Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1515 S Monroe St
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7584
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7584
Gr: PK-2 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Blackford Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Mcdonald
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7595
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7595
Gr: PK-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Blackford County, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Blackford County, IN include Blackford Primary School and Blackford Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Blackford County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Blackford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blackford County?
Blackford County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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