Best Schools in Elkhart, Indiana
39 schools · 25 Elementary · 7 Middle · 5 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Elkhart?
Use this page to compare every school in Elkhart by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Concord Ox Bow Elementary School
Elementary · Concord Community Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Riverview Elementary School
Elementary · Elkhart Community Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Concord West Side Elem School
Elementary · Concord Community Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Elkhart for 2026 are Concord Ox Bow Elementary School (8.3/10), Riverview Elementary School (8.0/10), and Concord West Side Elem School (7.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 27 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
39
30 public · 9 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$163,267
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
39
30 public · 9 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$163,267
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 8.3/10 despite 51% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Elkhart schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Elkhart schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Elkhart
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 27 rated schools; 39 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concord Ox Bow Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Riverview Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Concord West Side Elem School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Monger Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Jimtown Intermediate School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Concord East Side Elementary Sch | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Concord South Side Elementary Sch | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Concord Intermediate School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Mary Feeser Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Roosevelt Steam Academy | 7.1 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.4/10
- Median household income
- $56,660
- Median home value
- $163,267
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18%
- Avg commute
- 19 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 65%
38% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Elkhart compares
Indiana rank
#102 of 220
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Indiana avg (6.4)
Median household income
$57k
79% of Indiana median
Schools in this city
34
Elkhart Community Schools runs 60% of Elkhart's public schools
Elkhart touches 4 districts, but Elkhart Community Schools is the one most addresses actually attend.
Elkhart Community Schools accounts for 18 of 30 public schools (60%). The other 3 districts hold the remaining 12.
Among 27 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.1 to 8.3 — the spread is inside Elkhart, not a citywide average.
- Elkhart Community Schools18 public · 60%
- Concord Community Schools7 public · 23%
- Baugo Community Schools4 public · 13%
- Excel Center - Elkhart1 public · 3%
About Schools in Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart, Indiana has 29 ranked public schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels. The city's average school score is 5.9 out of 10, which tells parents the landscape is mixed — strong options exist, but school choice matters here. Seven schools, or 24% of the total, score 7 or higher, meaning parents who prioritize academic performance will want to target specific campuses rather than assume consistency across the district.
Riverview Elementary leads the city with a score of 8.2 out of 10, the highest in Elkhart. Jimtown High School follows at 8.0, making it one of the stronger secondary options in the area. The Jimtown schools cluster near the top of the rankings across all grade levels — Jimtown Intermediate scores 7.8, Jimtown Junior High 7.4 — suggesting families zoned for the Jimtown district have access to a consistently performing K–12 pipeline. Monger Elementary also clears the 7-point threshold at 7.6, rounding out the city's top five.
The performance spread is the key practical fact for parents. With an average of 5.9 and nearly three-quarters of schools scoring below 7, Elkhart has real variation between its strongest and weakest campuses. Families with school choice flexibility should look closely at the seven higher-scoring schools first. Those without choice options should use individual school scores to set expectations and identify where additional academic support might be needed.
Parents relocating to or within Elkhart should map school attendance boundaries before finalizing a neighborhood. The concentration of top-scoring schools in the Jimtown area means geography plays a significant role in access to the city's best-performing options. For elementary-aged children, both Riverview and Monger offer strong starting points. For families thinking ahead to middle and high school, the Jimtown pipeline offers the most consistent performance data in the city. Use the 5.9 city average as a baseline and prioritize schools that clear 7.0 when options are available.
Elementary Schools
25 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 445 students · Kindergarten–4th | 8.3 |
| 2 | 436 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.0 |
| 3 | 521 students · Kindergarten–4th | 7.9 |
| 4 | 398 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.9 |
| 5 | 562 students · 3rd–6th | 7.7 |
| 6 | 546 students · Kindergarten–4th | 7.7 |
| 7 | 396 students · Kindergarten–2nd | 7.6 |
| 8 | 411 students · Kindergarten–4th | 7.4 |
| 9 | 505 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.1 |
| 10 | 529 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.1 |
Show all 25 elementary schools in Elkhart
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 754 students · 5th–6th | 7.2 | ||
| 2 | 286 students · 7th–8th | 6.5 | ||
| 3 | 431 students · 7th–8th | 5.6 | ||
| 4 | 570 students · 7th–8th | 5.6 | ||
| 5 | 876 students · 7th–8th | 5.3 | ||
| 6 | 562 students · 7th–8th | 4.6 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 11 students · 2nd–7th | Not Rated | ||
High Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 538 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 | ||
| 2 | 3,195 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 | ||
| 3 | 1,735 students · 9th–12th | 4.7 | ||
| 4 | 249 students · 9th–12th | 4.6 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Crossing National, IncPrivate 630 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 205 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.5 |
| 2 | 133 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — |
Schools in Elkhart
Elkhart, Indiana · 39 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$56,660
Median Home Value
$163,267
Median Rent
$1,004/mo
Population
98,877
College Educated
18%
Homeownership
65%
Avg Commute
19 min
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Community Profile
Elkhart has a median household income of $56,660. It is a community where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $163,267, with a median rent of $1,004/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.1%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 19 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Indiana
- Elementary
- 25
- Middle
- 7
- High
- 5
- Other
- 2
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Common questions about schools in Elkhart, Indiana
How many schools are in Elkhart, Indiana?
Elkhart has 39 schools, including 30 public and 9 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Elkhart, Indiana?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Elkhart is 6.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Elkhart, Indiana?
The top-ranked school in Elkhart on MySchoolScout is Concord Ox Bow Elementary School with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Elkhart, Indiana?
The top-ranked elementary school in Elkhart on MySchoolScout is Concord Ox Bow Elementary School with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Elkhart, Indiana?
The top-ranked middle school in Elkhart on MySchoolScout is Concord Intermediate School with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What is the best high school in Elkhart, Indiana?
The top-ranked high school in Elkhart on MySchoolScout is Jimtown High School with a composite score of 5.2/10.
How many school districts serve Elkhart, Indiana?
Elkhart is served by 4 school districts: Excel Center - Elkhart, Baugo Community Schools, Concord Community Schools, Elkhart Community Schools.
What is the education level in Elkhart, Indiana?
According to Census data, 18% of adults in Elkhart have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Elkhart, Indiana?
The median household income in Elkhart is approximately $56,660 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Elkhart, Indiana?
Yes, Elkhart has 9 private schools alongside 30 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School with a score of 8.4/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Elkhart, Indiana?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Elkhart is 14.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Elkhart, Indiana?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.