Top Rankings
Goshen Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,242 students in Goshen Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Goshen Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
6,242 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
410 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Goshen Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#213 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
58%
15%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
34%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,114 is higher than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,067 is higher than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$88 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,114
$13,125
Spending / Student
$14,067
$12,758
Best Goshen Community Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chamberlain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
428 N 5th St
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 534-2691
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 534-2691
Gr: K-4 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Waterford Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65560 Sr 15
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-6811
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-6811
Gr: K-4 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1202 S 7th St
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-7765
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-7765
Gr: K-4 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1730 Regent St
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 534-4710
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 534-4710
Gr: PK-4 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Goshen Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1216 S Indiana Ave
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-0391
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-0391
Gr: 7-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Model Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 S Greene Rd
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-7677
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-7677
Gr: K-4 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
West Goshen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 Dewey Ave
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-7855
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-7855
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Goshen Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 S Greene Rd
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 534-8640
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 534-8640
Gr: 5-6 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Goshen High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Lincolnway East
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-8651
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-8651
Gr: 9-12 | 1,717 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Chandler Innovation Academy
Alternative School
419 S. 8th St.
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-8631
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-8631
Gr: K-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Goshen Community Schools?
Goshen Community Schools manages 10 public schools serving 6,242 students.
What is the rank of Goshen Community Schools?
Goshen Community Schools is ranked #233 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Goshen Community Schools?
58% of Goshen Community Schools students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Goshen Community Schools?
Goshen Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Goshen Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,067 is higher than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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