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Best Starke County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,130 students in Starke County, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 147 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Starke County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Starke County, IN are Knox Community Elementary School, North Judson-san Pierre Elementary School and Knox Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Starke County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Starke County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Starke County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knox Community Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
210 W Culver Rd
Knox, IN 46534
(574) 772-1633
Gr: PK-4 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
North Judson-san Pierre Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
809 W Talmer Ave
North Judson, IN 46366
(574) 896-2128
Gr: K-6 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Knox Community High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Redskin Trl
Knox, IN 46534
(574) 772-1673
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Oregon-davis Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5860 N 750 E
Hamlet, IN 46532
(574) 867-2711
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
N Judson-san Pierre Jr Sr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Bluejay Dr
North Judson, IN 46366
(574) 896-2158
Gr: 7-12 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Knox Community Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 S Main St
Knox, IN 46534
(574) 772-1654
Gr: 5-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Oregon-davis Jr-sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5990 N 750 E
Hamlet, IN 46532
(574) 867-4561
Gr: 7-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Starke County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Starke County, IN include Knox Community Elementary School, North Judson-san Pierre Elementary School and Knox Community High School.
How many public schools are located in Starke County?
7 public schools are located in Starke County.
What percentage of students in Starke County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Starke County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Starke County?
Starke County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Starke County are often viewed compared to one another?

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