For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,659 students in Noble County, IN (there are 8 private schools, serving 989 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Noble County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Noble County, IN are Central Noble Primary School, Avilla Elementary School and Wayne Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Noble County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Noble County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Noble County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Noble Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1283 S Main St
Wolflake, IN 46796
(260) 635-2432
Wolflake, IN 46796
(260) 635-2432
Gr: K-2 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Avilla Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 W Washington St
Avilla, IN 46710
(260) 897-2301
Avilla, IN 46710
(260) 897-2301
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Wayne Center Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1231 E Appleman Rd
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-2548
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-2548
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Central Noble Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 Cougar Ct
Albion, IN 46701
(260) 636-7538
Albion, IN 46701
(260) 636-7538
Gr: 3-5 | 229 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
East Noble High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Garden St
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-2032
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-2032
Gr: 9-12 | 999 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
West Noble Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5194 N Us 33
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 894-3191
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 894-3191
Gr: 5-8 | 630 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
West Noble Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5294 N Us 33
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 894-3191
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 894-3191
Gr: 2-4 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
West Noble High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5094 N Us 33
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 894-3191
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 894-3191
Gr: 9-12 | 724 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Rome City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Jefferson St
Rome City, IN 46784
(260) 854-3241
Rome City, IN 46784
(260) 854-3241
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Central Noble Junior Senior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 Cougar Ct
Albion, IN 46701
(260) 636-2117
Albion, IN 46701
(260) 636-2117
Gr: 6-12 | 626 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
North Side Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 S Sherman St
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 349-2200
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 349-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
East Noble Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Drake Rd
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-0100
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-0100
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Institutue
Vocational School
1607 E Dowling St
Kendallville, IN 46755
(888) 349-0250
Kendallville, IN 46755
(888) 349-0250
Gr: 6-12
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
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
500 W Union St
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 894-3191
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 894-3191
Gr: PK-1 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Noble County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 East Highland
Albion, IN 46701
(260) 636-2279
Albion, IN 46701
(260) 636-2279
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
11595 Sr 205
Laotto, IN 46763
(260) 897-2491
Laotto, IN 46763
(260) 897-2491
Gr: K-5 | 131 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Noble County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Noble County, IN include Central Noble Primary School, Avilla Elementary School and Wayne Center Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Noble County?
16 public schools are located in Noble County.
What percentage of students in Noble County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Noble County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Noble County?
Noble County public schools minority enrollment is 25% 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 Noble County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Noble County include: West Noble Middle School vs. East Noble Middle School, East Noble Middle School vs. West Noble Middle School, Central Noble Junior Senior High School vs. East Noble High School
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