For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,657 students in Garrett, IN (there are , serving 102 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Garrett, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Garrett, IN are Garrett High School, J E Ober Elementary School and Garrett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garrett, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Garrett have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Garrett, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garrett High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-4114
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-4114
Gr: 9-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
J E Ober Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-3112
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-3112
Gr: K-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Garrett Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-5745
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-5745
Gr: 6-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Garrett, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Garrett, IN include Garrett High School, J E Ober Elementary School and Garrett Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Garrett?
3 public schools are located in Garrett.
What percentage of students in Garrett go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Garrett are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Garrett?
Garrett public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Garrett are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Garrett include: Garrett Middle School vs. Garrett High School
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