For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,130 students in Starke County, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 147 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Starke County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Starke County, IN are Knox Community Elementary School, North Judson-san Pierre Elementary School and Knox Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Starke County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Starke County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Starke County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knox Community Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 W Culver Rd
Knox, IN 46534
(574) 772-1633
Knox, IN 46534
(574) 772-1633
Grades: PK-4
| 703 students
Rank: #22.
North Judson-san Pierre Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
809 W Talmer Ave
North Judson, IN 46366
(574) 896-2128
North Judson, IN 46366
(574) 896-2128
Grades: K-6
| 455 students
Rank: #33.
Knox Community High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Redskin Trl
Knox, IN 46534
(574) 772-1673
Knox, IN 46534
(574) 772-1673
Grades: 9-12
| 524 students
Rank: #44.
Oregon-davis Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5860 N 750 E
Hamlet, IN 46532
(574) 867-2711
Hamlet, IN 46532
(574) 867-2711
Grades: PK-6
| 310 students
Rank: #55.
N Judson-san Pierre Jr Sr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bluejay Dr
North Judson, IN 46366
(574) 896-2158
North Judson, IN 46366
(574) 896-2158
Grades: 7-12
| 439 students
Rank: #66.
Knox Community Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 S Main St
Knox, IN 46534
(574) 772-1654
Knox, IN 46534
(574) 772-1654
Grades: 5-8
| 477 students
Rank: #77.
Oregon-davis Jr-sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5990 N 750 E
Hamlet, IN 46532
(574) 867-4561
Hamlet, IN 46532
(574) 867-4561
Grades: 7-12
| 222 students
Starke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
950 Campbell Dr
North Judson, IN 46366
(574) 896-2167
North Judson, IN 46366
(574) 896-2167
Grades: 6-8
| 251 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Starke County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Starke County, IN include Knox Community Elementary School, North Judson-san Pierre Elementary School and Knox Community High School.
How many public schools are located in Starke County?
7 public schools are located in Starke County.
What percentage of students in Starke County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Starke County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Starke County?
Starke County public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Starke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Starke County include: Oregon-davis Jr-sr High School vs. Knox Community High School, Knox Community High School vs. Oregon-davis Jr-sr High School, North Judson-san Pierre Elementary School vs. Knox Community Elementary School
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