For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,462 students in Elwood, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Elwood, IN are Elwood Elementary School, Elwood Intermediate School and Elwood Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elwood, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Elwood have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Elwood, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elwood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
940 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-7381
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-7381
Gr: PK-2 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Elwood Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1207 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-7378
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-7378
Gr: 3-6 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Elwood Jr-sr High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1137 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9854
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9854
Gr: 7-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
John H Hinds Career Center
Vocational School
1105 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9881
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9881
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elwood, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Elwood, IN include Elwood Elementary School, Elwood Intermediate School and Elwood Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Elwood?
4 public schools are located in Elwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Elwood?
Elwood public schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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