For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 851 students in South Whitley, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 61 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in South Whitley, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in South Whitley, IN are South Whitley Elementary School and Whitko Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Whitley, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in South Whitley have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 South Whitley, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Whitley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
406 W Wayne St
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 723-6342
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 723-6342
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Whitko Jr/sr High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Big Blue Ave
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 723-5146
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 723-5146
Grades: 7-12
| 556 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South Whitley, IN?
The top ranked public schools in South Whitley, IN include South Whitley Elementary School and Whitko Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in South Whitley?
2 public schools are located in South Whitley.
What percentage of students in South Whitley go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in South Whitley are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Whitley?
South Whitley public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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