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 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Elkhart County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Wood High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2101 N Main St
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-4127
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-4127
Gr: 9-12 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
67530 Us 33
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 831-2184
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 831-2184
Gr: 7-12 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Northridge High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
56779 Northridge Dr
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-2142
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-2142
Gr: 9-12 | 1,396 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Jimtown High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
59021 Cr 3 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-2343
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-2343
Gr: 9-12 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Concord Community High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59117 Minuteman Way
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-6524
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-6524
Gr: 9-12 | 1,735 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Goshen High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Lincolnway East
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-8651
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-8651
Gr: 9-12 | 2,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Elkhart Area Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2424 California Rd
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5650
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5650
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #88.
Elkhart High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2608 California Rd
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5600
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,195 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Elkhart Alternative Education
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1013 Tipton Street
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4903
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4903
Gr: K-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center - Elkhart
Charter School
1 Blazer Blvd
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 404-7109
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 404-7109
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Elkhart County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
419 S 8th St
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-5085
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-5085
Gr: PK-4 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
56853 Northridge Dr
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-9425
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-9425
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Oaklawn Hospital School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
330 Lakeview Dr
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-8631
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-8631
Gr: 5-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Elkhart County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Elkhart County include: North Wood High School vs. Northridge High School, Goshen High School vs. Concord Community High School, Jimtown High School vs. North Wood High School
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