For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,471 students in Blackford County, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 37 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Blackford County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Blackford County, IN are Blackford Primary School, Blackford Intermediate School and Blackford Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blackford County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Blackford County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Blackford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blackford Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1515 S Monroe St
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7584
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7584
Gr: PK-2 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Blackford Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Mcdonald
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7595
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7595
Gr: PK-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Blackford Jr-sr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2392 N Sr 3 N
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7560
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7560
Gr: 7-12 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Blackford County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Blackford County, IN include Blackford Primary School, Blackford Intermediate School and Blackford Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Blackford County?
3 public schools are located in Blackford County.
What percentage of students in Blackford County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Blackford County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Blackford County?
Blackford County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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