For the 2025 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 9,960 students in Grant County, IN (there are 6 private schools, serving 459 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Grant County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Grant County, IN are Eastbrook South Elementary School, Sweetser Elementary School and Eastbrook North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Grant County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastbrook South Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
694 S Second St
Upland, IN 46989
(765) 998-2208
Upland, IN 46989
(765) 998-2208
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
Sweetser Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
614 N Main St
Sweetser, IN 46987
(765) 395-3341
Sweetser, IN 46987
(765) 395-3341
Grades: 3-4
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Eastbrook North Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
504 S First St
Van Buren, IN 46991
(765) 934-3551
Van Buren, IN 46991
(765) 934-3551
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
Eastbrook Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
560 S 900 E
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 668-7136
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 668-7136
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
513 W Buckingham Dr
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-2427
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-2427
Grades: PK-4
| 368 students
Rank: #66.
Swayzee Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 S Washington St
Swayzee, IN 46986
(765) 395-3341
Swayzee, IN 46986
(765) 395-3341
Grades: 5-6
| 251 students
Rank: #77.
Madison-grant Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11700 S/e 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-4141
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-4141
Grades: 7-12
| 504 students
Rank: #88.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 E North 'h' St
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 677-4400
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 677-4400
Grades: 2-5
| 659 students
Rank: #99.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Sycamore
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5232
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5232
Grades: 3-6
| 304 students
Rank: #1010.
Eastbrook High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
560 S 900 E
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-1214
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-1214
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Rank: #1111.
John W Kendall Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2009 W Kem Rd
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-7364
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-7364
Grades: PK-4
| 376 students
Rank: #1212.
R J Baskett Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 N Broadway St
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 674-8536
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 674-8536
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
Rank: #1313.
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 N Miller Ave
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-0507
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-0507
Grades: 5-6
| 510 students
Rank: #1414.
Mississinewa High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Indian Trl
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 674-2248
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 674-2248
Grades: 9-12
| 790 students
Rank: #1515.
Marion High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
750 W 26th St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Grades: 9-12
| 1,052 students
Rank: #1616.
John L Mcculloch Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3528 S Washington St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-6917
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-6917
Grades: 7-8
| 499 students
Rank: #1717.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1115 E Bradford St
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7355
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7355
Grades: PK-4
| 405 students
Rank: #1818.
Frances Slocum Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2909 S Torrence St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-0589
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-0589
Grades: PK-4
| 462 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant 6-8
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11580 S E 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant K-5
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11580 S E 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: n/an/a
504 S First St
Van Buren, IN 46991
(765) 934-3551
Van Buren, IN 46991
(765) 934-3551
Grades: PK
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grant County Special Educational Coop
Special Education School
426 East South A St
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 677-4410
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 677-4410
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Grant Regional Career Center
Vocational School
750 W 26th St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
720 N Miller Ave
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 651-2080
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 651-2080
Grades: PK
| n/a students
11580 S E 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Rank: n/an/a
709 W 6th St
Jonesboro, IN 46938
(765) 677-4437
Jonesboro, IN 46938
(765) 677-4437
Grades: PK-1
| 487 students
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4415 S Nebraska St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-2276
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-2276
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
1111 W 2nd St
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-9910
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-9910
Grades: K-6
| 93 students
501 South Adams St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-9864
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-9864
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
8720 South 300 West
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5620
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5620
Grades: K-6
| 115 students
759 South Lenfesty St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-3941
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-3941
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
11640 S/e 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5132
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5132
Grades: 7-8
| 195 students
West 9th St
Matthews, IN 46957
(765) 998-2208
Matthews, IN 46957
(765) 998-2208
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
3340 S Lincoln Blvd
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-3931
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-3931
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
694 South 2nd St
Upland, IN 46989
(765) 998-2550
Upland, IN 46989
(765) 998-2550
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
504 South 1st St
Van Buren, IN 46991
(765) 934-3551
Van Buren, IN 46991
(765) 934-3551
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
3031 East 450 North
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-8620
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-8620
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grant County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Grant County, IN include Eastbrook South Elementary School, Sweetser Elementary School and Eastbrook North Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grant County?
26 public schools are located in Grant County.
What percentage of students in Grant County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Grant County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Grant County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grant County include: Mississinewa High School vs. Marion High School, Marion High School vs. Mississinewa High School, Eastbrook Middle School vs. R J Baskett Middle School
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