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Best Elkhart County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 11,109 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 Northridge 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 25% (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 3/10, 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 equal to the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Wood 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Elkhart County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Wood High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2101 N Main St
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-4127
Gr: 9-12 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
67530 Us 33
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 831-2184
Gr: 7-12 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Northridge High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
56779 Northridge Dr
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-2142
Gr: 9-12 | 1,331 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
Goshen High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Lincolnway East
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-8651
Gr: 9-12 | 1,717 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: n/an/a
Chandler Innovation Academy
Alternative School
419 S. 8th St.
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-8631
Gr: K-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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%

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 Northridge 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Elkhart County are often viewed compared to one another?

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