For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,496 students in Blackford County, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 37 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Blackford County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Blackford County, IN are Blackford Primary School, Blackford Intermediate School and Blackford Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blackford County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Blackford County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Blackford County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blackford Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1515 S Monroe St
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7584
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7584
Grades: PK-2
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Blackford Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 E Mcdonald
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7595
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7595
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
Blackford Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2392 N Sr 3 N
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7560
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7560
Grades: 7-12
| 717 students
Blackford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 W Van Cleve St
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7590
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7590
Grades: 7-8
| 239 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Blackford County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Blackford County, IN include Blackford Primary School, Blackford Intermediate School and Blackford Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Blackford County?
3 public schools are located in Blackford County.
What percentage of students in Blackford County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Blackford County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Blackford County?
Blackford County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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