For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,659 students in Noble County, IN (there are 7 private schools, serving 922 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Noble County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
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 42% 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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Noble County (2026)
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 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 1,019 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 | 300 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 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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
500 W Union St
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 894-3191
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 894-3191
Gr: PK-1 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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?
88% of all K-12 students in Noble County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
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 38% (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. West Noble High School
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