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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Elkhart Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 17,460 students in Elkhart, IN (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,294 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Elkhart, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Elkhart, IN are Jimtown Intermediate School, Concord East Side Elementary School and Jimtown Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkhart, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Elkhart have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Elkhart, IN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jimtown Intermediate School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
58703 Cr 3 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 294-2158
Gr: 3-6 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Concord East Side Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
57156 Cr 13 S
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 875-8517
Gr: K-4 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Jimtown Junior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
58903 Cr 3 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 294-6586
Gr: 7-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2509 Wood St
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4850
Gr: PK-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Jimtown High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
59021 Cr 3 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-2343
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Concord Ox Bow Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23525 Cr 45
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 875-8538
Gr: K-4 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Monger Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 E Hively Ave
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-4860
Gr: PK-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Concord Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
59397 Cr 11 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-5122
Gr: 7-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Concord Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
59197 Cr 13 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 830-0300
Gr: 5-6 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Concord Community High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
59117 Minuteman Way
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-6524
Gr: 9-12 | 1,727 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1111.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2605 Cr 15 N
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5583
Gr: K-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
53403 Cr 1 N
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5580
Gr: K-6 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
Elkhart Area Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2424 California Rd
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5650
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1414.
West Side Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 S Nappanee St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 295-4815
Gr: 7-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Pinewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3420 E Bristol St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5595
Gr: K-6 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1616.
Osolo Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
24975 Cr 6 E
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5590
Gr: PK-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1717.
Elkhart High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2608 California Rd
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1818.
Concord South Side Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
23702 Arlene Ave
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-6565
Gr: K-4 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Concord West Side Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
230 W Mishawaka Rd
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 293-2531
Gr: K-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Roosevelt Steam Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 W Wolf Ave
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4840
Gr: PK-6 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2121.
Mary Feeser Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26665 Cr 4 W
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5586
Gr: PK-6 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2222.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 Cr 3
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5578
Gr: PK-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2323.
Pierre Moran Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W Lusher Ave
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-4805
Gr: 7-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2424.
North Side Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Lawrence St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5570
Gr: 7-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2525.
Mary Daly Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1735 Strong Ave
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 295-4870
Gr: PK-6 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2626.
Beardsley Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1027 Mcpherson St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5575
Gr: PK-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2727.
Mary Beck Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
818 Mcdonald St
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4830
Gr: PK-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center - Elkhart
Charter School
1 Blazer Blvd
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 404-7109
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Hawthorne Early Learning Center
501 Lusher Avenue
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 262-5833
Gr: PK | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Jimtown Elementary School
58901 Cr 3 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 522-0379
Gr: K-2 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Elkhart, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Elkhart, IN include Jimtown Intermediate School, Concord East Side Elementary School and Jimtown Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Elkhart?
30 public schools are located in Elkhart.
What percentage of students in Elkhart go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Elkhart are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elkhart?
Elkhart public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Elkhart are often viewed compared to one another?

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