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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Howard County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 12,894 students in Howard County, IN (there are 11 private schools, serving 698 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Howard County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Howard County, IN are Northwestern Elementary School, Wallace Elementary School and Western Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Howard County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4223 W Rd 350 N
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2335
Gr: K-6 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2326 W Jefferson St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 455-8000
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Western Intermediate School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2600 S 600 W
Russiaville, IN 46979
(765) 883-5554
Gr: 3-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Western High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2600 S 600 W
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 883-5541
Gr: 9-12 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Northwestern Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3431 N 400 W
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2332
Gr: 9-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Western Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2600 S 600 W
Russiaville, IN 46979
(765) 883-5566
Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3431 N 400 W
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2323
Gr: 7-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Eastern High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
421 S Harrison St
Greentown, IN 46936
(765) 628-3333
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
308 S Harrison St
Greentown, IN 46936
(765) 628-7866
Gr: PK-5 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3526 N 300 E
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2326
Gr: PK-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
Eastern Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
421 South Harrison Street
Greentown, IN 46936
(765) 628-5030
Gr: 6-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Boulevard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 W Blvd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8070
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1313.
Lafayette Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
919 N Korby St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1414.
Taylor High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3794 E Cr 300 S
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-1101
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1515.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 E Sycamore
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7090
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1616.
Kokomo High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 S Berkley
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1717.
Central Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
303 E Superior
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1818.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5500 Wea Dr
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-3800
Gr: PK-4 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1919.
Bon Air Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2796 Apperson Way N
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7025
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2020.
Bon Air Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Apperson Way N
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7030
Gr: PK-3 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2121.
Pettit Park School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 W Havens
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7075
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2222.
Elwood Haynes Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
910 S Cooper
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7050
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2323.
Taylor Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3794 E Cr 300 S
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-5186
Gr: 5-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2424.
Maple Crest Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2727 S Washington
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8085
Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2525.
Excel Center - Kokomo
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W Superior St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(317) 524-3642
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Kokomo Area Career Center
Vocational School
2415 S Berkley Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8021
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kokomo Virtual Academy
2501 S. Berkley Rd.
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Maple Crest Stem Elementary School
300 W Lincoln Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8080
Gr: K-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Western Primary School
2600 S 600 W
Russiaville, IN 46979
(765) 883-5528
Gr: K-2 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Howard County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Howard County, IN include Northwestern Elementary School, Wallace Elementary School and Western Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Howard County?
29 public schools are located in Howard County.
What percentage of students in Howard County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Howard County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Howard County are often viewed compared to one another?

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