For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public elementary schools serving 8,423 students in Howard County, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Howard County, IN are Northwestern Elementary School, Wallace Elementary School and Western Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Howard County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4223 W Rd 350 N
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2335
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2335
Gr: K-6 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2326 W Jefferson St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 455-8000
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 455-8000
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Western Intermediate School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 S 600 W
Russiaville, IN 46979
(765) 883-5554
Russiaville, IN 46979
(765) 883-5554
Gr: 3-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Western Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 S 600 W
Russiaville, IN 46979
(765) 883-5566
Russiaville, IN 46979
(765) 883-5566
Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 S Harrison St
Greentown, IN 46936
(765) 628-7866
Greentown, IN 46936
(765) 628-7866
Gr: PK-5 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3526 N 300 E
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2326
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2326
Gr: PK-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Eastern Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
421 South Harrison Street
Greentown, IN 46936
(765) 628-5030
Greentown, IN 46936
(765) 628-5030
Gr: 6-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Boulevard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 W Blvd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8070
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8070
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Lafayette Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
919 N Korby St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7060
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Sycamore
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7090
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7090
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Central Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 E Superior
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7000
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Wea Dr
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-3800
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-3800
Gr: PK-4 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Bon Air Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2796 Apperson Way N
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7025
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7025
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1414.
Bon Air Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Apperson Way N
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7030
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7030
Gr: PK-3 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1515.
Pettit Park School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 W Havens
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7075
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7075
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1616.
Elwood Haynes Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
910 S Cooper
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7050
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7050
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1717.
Taylor Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3794 E Cr 300 S
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-5186
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-5186
Gr: 5-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1818.
Maple Crest Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2727 S Washington
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8085
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8085
Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Kokomo Area Career Center
Vocational School
2415 S Berkley Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8021
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8021
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
300 W Lincoln Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8080
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8080
Gr: K-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
2600 S 600 W
Russiaville, IN 46979
(765) 883-5528
Russiaville, IN 46979
(765) 883-5528
Gr: K-2 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Howard County, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Howard County, IN include Northwestern Elementary School, Wallace Elementary School and Western Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Howard County?
21 public elementary schools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Howard County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Howard County include: Maple Crest Middle School vs. Central Middle School, Central Middle School vs. Maple Crest Middle School, Western Intermediate School vs. Northwestern Elementary School
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