For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,729 students in Kendallville, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 134 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Kendallville, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Kendallville, IN are East Noble High School, Wayne Center Elementary School and South Side Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kendallville, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Kendallville have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Kendallville, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Noble High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Garden St
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-2032
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-2032
Grades: 9-12
| 999 students
Rank: #22.
Wayne Center Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1231 E Appleman Rd
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-2548
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-2548
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1350 S Sherman St
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 349-2200
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 349-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
East Noble Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Drake Rd
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-0100
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-0100
Grades: 6-8
| 786 students
Rank: #55.
North Side Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 E Harding St
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-1354
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-1354
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Institutue
Vocational School
1607 E Dowling St
Kendallville, IN 46755
(888) 349-0250
Kendallville, IN 46755
(888) 349-0250
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast In Spec Educational Coop
Special Education School
1607 E Dowling
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-5236
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-5236
Grades: PK-12
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kendallville, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Kendallville, IN include East Noble High School, Wayne Center Elementary School and South Side Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kendallville?
7 public schools are located in Kendallville.
What percentage of students in Kendallville go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Kendallville are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kendallville?
Kendallville public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Kendallville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kendallville include: Wayne Center Elementary School vs. South Side Elementary School, South Side Elementary School vs. North Side Elementary School, North Side Elementary School vs. South Side Elementary School
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