For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,531 students in Walkerton, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Walkerton, IN are Walkerton Elementary School, John Glenn High School and Harold C Urey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walkerton, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Walkerton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Walkerton, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walkerton Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
805 Washington St
Walkerton, IN 46574
(574) 586-3186
Walkerton, IN 46574
(574) 586-3186
Gr: PK-6 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
John Glenn High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 John Glenn Dr
Walkerton, IN 46574
(574) 586-3195
Walkerton, IN 46574
(574) 586-3195
Gr: 9-12 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Harold C Urey Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
407 Washington St
Walkerton, IN 46574
(574) 586-3184
Walkerton, IN 46574
(574) 586-3184
Gr: 7-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Walkerton, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Walkerton, IN include Walkerton Elementary School, John Glenn High School and Harold C Urey Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Walkerton?
3 public schools are located in Walkerton.
What is the racial composition of students in Walkerton?
Walkerton public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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