For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 851 students in South Whitley, IN (there are , serving 61 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in South Whitley, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in South Whitley, IN are South Whitley Elementary School and Whitko Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Whitley, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in South Whitley have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in South Whitley, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Whitley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
406 W Wayne St
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 723-6342
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 723-6342
Gr: PK-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Whitko Jr/sr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Big Blue Ave
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 723-5146
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 723-5146
Gr: 7-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in South Whitley, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in South Whitley, IN include South Whitley Elementary School and Whitko Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in South Whitley?
2 public schools are located in South Whitley.
What percentage of students in South Whitley go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in South Whitley are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Whitley?
South Whitley public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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