For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 800 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Kokomo, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Downtown are Central Middle School and Excel Center - Kokomo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Kokomo, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Kokomo, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 E Superior
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7000
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Kokomo, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Kokomo, IN include Central Middle School and Excel Center - Kokomo.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Kokomo?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Kokomo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Kokomo?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Kokomo public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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