Can I use Elkhart County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Elkhart County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Elkhart County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Elkhart County?

Start with the 58 listed public schools and 8 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Elkhart County Schools & Education

Name: Elkhart County, Indiana Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Elkhart County, Indiana

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

32/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

91.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

91.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,633

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,507

School Score

32/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 39/100

State Score Position

#69

of 92 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Elkhart County

Measured School Summary

Despite a lower school score of 32/100, Elkhart County maintains a strong graduation rate of 91.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.

Funding Context

At $5,633 per pupil, Elkhart County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 17% below the Indiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Elkhart County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

58 public schools and 8 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

32/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #69 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.

Completion

91.0%

1.6 pts below the state average

Funding context

$5,633

$126 above the state average

School coverage

8 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Elkhart County has 58 public schools across 8 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Elkhart County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Large multi-district county

Elkhart County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#69

of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Elkhart Community Schools

Elementary to high school visible

11,318 students

Elementary 13Middle 3High 2Other 2

20 listed schools in this county slice.

Goshen Community Schools

Elementary to high school visible

6,286 students

Elementary 7Middle 2High 1Other 0

10 listed schools in this county slice.

Concord Community Schools

Elementary to high school visible

5,348 students

Elementary 4Middle 2High 1Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

Middlebury Community Schools

Elementary to high school visible

4,231 students

Elementary 5Middle 1High 1Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Elkhart Community Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 20 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Elkhart County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Elkhart County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Elkhart County, Indiana

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Elkhart's Massive Educational Infrastructure

Elkhart County manages a massive system of 58 public schools serving 34,251 students. Eight districts oversee this network, which includes 37 elementary schools and nine high schools to accommodate the growing population.

Competitive Performance in a Large System

The county maintains a 91% graduation rate, beating the national average of 87%. Local districts spend $5,633 per pupil, a figure that sits just above the Indiana state average of $5,507.

Spotlighting Elkhart Community Schools

Elkhart Community Schools is the dominant district, managing 20 schools and 11,318 students. Charter schools are rare here, with only one campus serving less than 2% of the total student population.

A Diverse Mix of Urban and Suburban Schools

Students experience a variety of settings, from 25 city schools to 16 suburban campuses. Enrollment sizes are larger than average at 601 students, headlined by the massive Elkhart High School which serves 3,325 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Elkhart County

Reported Enrollment

34,251

58 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

2% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary37

Middle10

High9

Other2

8 School Districts in Elkhart County

Elkhart Community Schools

Goshen Community Schools

Concord Community Schools

Middlebury Community Schools

Wa-Nee Community Schools

5 schools

2,933 students

Fairfield Community Schools

4 schools

2,173 students

Baugo Community Schools

4 schools

1,775 students

Excel Center - Elkhart

1 school

187 students

58 Public Schools in Elkhart County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Elkhart County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Elkhart High School	Profile	Elkhart Community Schools	Elkhart, 46514City: Small	9–12	High	3,325
Goshen High School	Profile	Goshen Community Schools	Goshen, 46526City: Small	9–12	High	2,004
Concord Community High School	Profile	Concord Community Schools	Elkhart, 46517Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,785
Northridge High School	Profile	Middlebury Community Schools	Middlebury, 46540Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,390
Goshen Junior High School	Profile	Goshen Community Schools	Goshen, 46526City: Small	7–8	Middle	1,001
Northridge Middle School	Profile	Middlebury Community Schools	Middlebury, 46540Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	976
Goshen Intermediate School	Record	Goshen Community Schools	Goshen, 46526Rural: Fringe	5–6	Middle	933
North Wood High School	Record	Wa-Nee Community Schools	Nappanee, 46550Town: Fringe	9–12	High	917
Fairfield Jr-Sr High School	Record	Fairfield Community Schools	Goshen, 46526Rural: Fringe	7–12	High	861
Concord Junior High School	Record	Concord Community Schools	Elkhart, 46517Suburb: Midsize	7–8	Middle	841
Concord Intermediate School	Record	Concord Community Schools	Elkhart, 46517Suburb: Midsize	5–6	Middle	816
North Wood Middle School	Record	Wa-Nee Community Schools	Wakarusa, 46573Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	681
Heritage Intermediate School	Record	Middlebury Community Schools	Middlebury, 46540Rural: Fringe	4–5	Primary	649
North Side Middle School	Record	Elkhart Community Schools	Elkhart, 46514City: Small	7–8	Middle	627
West Side Middle School	Record	Elkhart Community Schools	Elkhart, 46514City: Small	7–8	Middle	582
Jimtown Intermediate School	Record	Baugo Community Schools	Elkhart, 46517Suburb: Midsize	3–6	Primary	576
Pinewood Elementary School	Record	Elkhart Community Schools	Elkhart, 46514City: Small	KG–6	Primary	570
Cleveland Elementary School	Record	Elkhart Community Schools	Elkhart, 46514Suburb: Large	KG–6	Primary	561
Concord East Side Elementary Sch	Record	Concord Community Schools	Elkhart, 46516Suburb: Midsize	KG–4	Primary	555
Wakarusa Elementary School	Record	Wa-Nee Community Schools	Wakarusa, 46573Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	553

Elkhart High School

Elkhart Community Schools

Elkhart, 46514 / City: Small

Profile9–12High3,325 students

Goshen High School

Goshen Community Schools

Goshen, 46526 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,004 students

Concord Community High School

Concord Community Schools

Elkhart, 46517 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,785 students

Northridge High School

Middlebury Community Schools

Middlebury, 46540 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,390 students

Goshen Junior High School

Goshen Community Schools

Goshen, 46526 / City: Small

Profile7–8Middle1,001 students

Northridge Middle School

Middlebury Community Schools

Middlebury, 46540 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle976 students

Goshen Intermediate School

Goshen Community Schools

Goshen, 46526 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–6Middle933 students

North Wood High School

Wa-Nee Community Schools

Nappanee, 46550 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High917 students

Fairfield Jr-Sr High School

Fairfield Community Schools

Goshen, 46526 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–12High861 students

Concord Junior High School

Concord Community Schools

Elkhart, 46517 / Suburb: Midsize

Record7–8Middle841 students

Concord Intermediate School

Concord Community Schools

Elkhart, 46517 / Suburb: Midsize

Record5–6Middle816 students

North Wood Middle School

Wa-Nee Community Schools

Wakarusa, 46573 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle681 students

Heritage Intermediate School

Middlebury Community Schools

Middlebury, 46540 / Rural: Fringe

Record4–5Primary649 students

North Side Middle School

Elkhart Community Schools

Elkhart, 46514 / City: Small

Record7–8Middle627 students

West Side Middle School

Elkhart Community Schools

Elkhart, 46514 / City: Small

Record7–8Middle582 students

Jimtown Intermediate School

Baugo Community Schools

Elkhart, 46517 / Suburb: Midsize

Record3–6Primary576 students

Pinewood Elementary School

Elkhart Community Schools

Elkhart, 46514 / City: Small

RecordKG–6Primary570 students

Cleveland Elementary School

Elkhart Community Schools

Elkhart, 46514 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–6Primary561 students

Concord East Side Elementary Sch

Concord Community Schools

Elkhart, 46516 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–4Primary555 students

Wakarusa Elementary School

Wa-Nee Community Schools

Wakarusa, 46573 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary553 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,633

State avg $5,507

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Indiana counties have the highest graduation rates?

Boone County (97.5%), Benton County (97.0%), and Brown County (97.0%) currently lead Indiana among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Indiana?

Across Indiana counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $5,507. The highest current county values are Ohio County ($6,794), DeKalb County ($6,730), and Vigo County ($6,496). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Elkhart County?

Elkhart County has a school score of 32/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Elkhart County?

The high school graduation rate in Elkhart County is 91.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Elkhart County spend per student?

Elkhart County spends $5,633 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Elkhart County, Indiana — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Elkhart County, Indiana?

How do schools in Elkhart County perform academically?

The county maintains a 91% graduation rate, beating the national average of 87%. Local districts spend $5,633 per pupil, a figure that sits just above the Indiana state average of $5,507.

What are the major school districts in Elkhart County, Indiana?

Elkhart Community Schools is the dominant district, managing 20 schools and 11,318 students. Charter schools are rare here, with only one campus serving less than 2% of the total student population.

What is the school experience like in Elkhart County?

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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