For the 2023 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 13,209 students in Howard County, IN (there are 11 private schools, serving 705 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Howard County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Howard County, IN are Northwestern Senior High School, Eastern High School and Wallace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Howard County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Senior High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3431 N 400 W
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2332
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2332
Grades: 9-12
| 597 students
Rank: #22.
Eastern High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
421 S Harrison St
Greentown, IN 46936
(765) 628-3333
Greentown, IN 46936
(765) 628-3333
Grades: 9-12
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Wallace Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2326 W Jefferson St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 455-8000
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 455-8000
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Western High School
Math: 40% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 S 600 W
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 883-5541
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 883-5541
Grades: 8-12
| 826 students
Rank: #55.
Northwestern Middle School
Math: 51% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3431 N 400 W
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2323
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2323
Grades: 7-8
| 293 students
Rank: #66.
Northwestern Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4223 W Rd 350 N
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2335
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2335
Grades: K-6
| 643 students
Rank: #77.
Western Intermediate School
Math: 57% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 S 600 W
Russiaville, IN 46979
(765) 883-5554
Russiaville, IN 46979
(765) 883-5554
Grades: 3-8
| 585 students
Rank: #88.
Western Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 S 600 W
Russiaville, IN 46979
(765) 883-5566
Russiaville, IN 46979
(765) 883-5566
Grades: 6-8
| 620 students
Rank: #99.
Eastern Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 S Harrison St
Greentown, IN 46936
(765) 628-7866
Greentown, IN 46936
(765) 628-7866
Grades: K-5
| 672 students
Rank: #1010.
Taylor High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3794 E Cr 300 S
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-1101
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-1101
Grades: 9-12
| 347 students
Rank: #1111.
Howard Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3526 N 300 E
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2326
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2326
Grades: K-6
| 288 students
Rank: #1212.
Eastern Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
421 South Harrison Street
Greentown, IN 46936
(765) 628-5030
Greentown, IN 46936
(765) 628-5030
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students
Rank: #1313.
Kokomo High School
Math: 19% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2501 S Berkley
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8040
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,775 students
Rank: #1414.
Central Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 E Superior
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7000
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 535 students
Rank: #1515.
Sycamore Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Sycamore
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7090
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7090
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #1616.
Boulevard Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 W Blvd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8070
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8070
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #1717.
Lafayette Park Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
919 N Korby St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7060
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7060
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #1818.
Pettit Park School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 W Havens
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7075
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7075
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #1919.
Elwood Haynes Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
910 S Cooper
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7050
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #2020.
Taylor Elementary School
Math: 19% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Wea Dr
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-3800
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-3800
Grades: PK-4
| 524 students
Rank: #2121.
Bon Air Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Apperson Way N
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7030
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7030
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #2222.
Taylor Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3794 E Cr 300 S
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-5186
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-5186
Grades: 5-8
| 395 students
Rank: #2323.
Bon Air Middle School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2796 Apperson Way N
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7025
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7025
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
Rank: #2424.
Maple Crest Middle School
Math: 10% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2727 S Washington
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8085
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8085
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
Rank: #2525.
Excel Center - Kokomo
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Superior St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(317) 524-3642
Kokomo, IN 46901
(317) 524-3642
Grades: 10-12
| 366 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kokomo Area Career Center
Vocational School
2415 S Berkley Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8021
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8021
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2600 S 600 W
Russiaville, IN 46979
(765) 883-5528
Russiaville, IN 46979
(765) 883-5528
Grades: K-3
| 558 students
Howard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1234 N Courtland
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7040
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7040
Grades: K-5
| 177 students
900 S Goyer Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 454-7045
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 454-7045
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
923 North Korby St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7065
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7065
Grades: 8
| 106 students
300 West Lincoln Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8080
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8080
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
3700 East 300 South
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-1500
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-1500
Grades: 4-5
| 177 students
1500 South Washington St
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 454-7100
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 454-7100
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Howard County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Howard County, IN include Northwestern Senior High School, Eastern High School and Wallace Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Howard County, IN?
27 public schools are located in Howard County, IN.
What percentage of students in Howard County, IN go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Howard County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County, IN?
Howard County, IN public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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