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Best Elkhart Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public elementary schools serving 9,010 students in Elkhart, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elkhart, IN are Jimtown Intermediate School, Concord East Side Elementary School and Riverview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkhart, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elkhart have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Elkhart, IN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jimtown Intermediate School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
58703 Cr 3 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 294-2158
Gr: 3-6 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Concord East Side Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
57156 Cr 13 S
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 875-8517
Gr: K-4 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2509 Wood St
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4850
Gr: PK-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Concord Ox Bow Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23525 Cr 45
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 875-8538
Gr: K-4 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Monger Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 E Hively Ave
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-4860
Gr: PK-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Concord Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
59197 Cr 13 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 830-0300
Gr: 5-6 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2605 Cr 15 N
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5583
Gr: K-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
53403 Cr 1 N
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5580
Gr: K-6 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Elkhart Area Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2424 California Rd
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5650
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1010.
Pinewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3420 E Bristol St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5595
Gr: K-6 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Osolo Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
24975 Cr 6 E
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5590
Gr: PK-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Concord South Side Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
23702 Arlene Ave
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-6565
Gr: K-4 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Concord West Side Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
230 W Mishawaka Rd
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 293-2531
Gr: K-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Roosevelt Steam Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 W Wolf Ave
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4840
Gr: PK-6 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1515.
Mary Feeser Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26665 Cr 4 W
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5586
Gr: PK-6 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1616.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 Cr 3
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5578
Gr: PK-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1717.
Mary Daly Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1735 Strong Ave
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 295-4870
Gr: PK-6 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
Beardsley Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1027 Mcpherson St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5575
Gr: PK-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
Mary Beck Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
818 Mcdonald St
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4830
Gr: PK-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Jimtown Elementary School
58901 Cr 3 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 522-0379
Gr: K-2 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Elkhart, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elkhart, IN include Jimtown Intermediate School, Concord East Side Elementary School and Riverview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elkhart?
20 public elementary schools are located in Elkhart.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkhart?
Elkhart public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Elkhart are often viewed compared to one another?

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