For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,579 students in Whitley County, IN (there are 4 private schools, serving 145 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Whitley County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Whitley County, IN are South Whitley Elementary School, Northern Heights Elementary School and Coesse School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitley County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Whitley County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Whitley County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Whitley Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-6
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5209 N Sr 109
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 691-2371
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 691-2371
Grades: K-5
| 510 students
Rank: #33.
Coesse School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2250 S 500 E
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-3351
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-3351
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #44.
Columbia City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 South State Road 9
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-6136
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-6136
Grades: 9-12
| 1,147 students
Rank: #55.
Churubusco Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3 Eagle Dr
Churubusco, IN 46723
(260) 693-2188
Churubusco, IN 46723
(260) 693-2188
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #66.
Little Turtle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1710 S State Rd 9
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-3343
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-3343
Grades: K-5
| 604 students
Rank: #77.
Indian Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1692 S Sr 9
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5148
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5148
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #88.
Mary Raber Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Jackson St
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5857
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5857
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #99.
Churubusco Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Eagle Dr
Churubusco, IN 46723
(260) 693-2131
Churubusco, IN 46723
(260) 693-2131
Grades: 6-12
| 647 students
Rank: #1010.
Whitko Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 541 students
Rank: n/an/a
Whitko Career Academy
Magnet School
710 N Sr 5
Larwill, IN 46764
(260) 327-3677
Larwill, IN 46764
(260) 327-3677
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Whitley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2 Eagle Dr
Churubusco, IN 46723
(260) 693-1460
Churubusco, IN 46723
(260) 693-1460
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Columbia City High School Diamond Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
107 N Walnut St
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5772
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5772
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
107 N Walnut St
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5771
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-5771
Grades: PK
| 66 students
710 N Sr 5
Larwill, IN 46764
(260) 327-3603
Larwill, IN 46764
(260) 327-3603
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Whitley County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Whitley County, IN include South Whitley Elementary School, Northern Heights Elementary School and Coesse School.
How many public schools are located in Whitley County?
11 public schools are located in Whitley County.
What percentage of students in Whitley County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Whitley County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Whitley County?
Whitley County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Whitley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Whitley County include: Little Turtle Elementary School vs. Northern Heights Elementary School, Whitko Jr/sr High School vs. Columbia City High School, Northern Heights Elementary School vs. Little Turtle Elementary School
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