For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,945 students in Starke County, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Starke County, IN are Knox Community Elementary School, North Judson-san Pierre Elementary School and Oregon-davis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Starke County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Starke County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Starke County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knox Community Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 W Culver Rd
Knox, IN 46534
(574) 772-1633
Knox, IN 46534
(574) 772-1633
Gr: PK-4 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
North Judson-san Pierre Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
809 W Talmer Ave
North Judson, IN 46366
(574) 896-2128
North Judson, IN 46366
(574) 896-2128
Gr: K-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Oregon-davis Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5860 N 750 E
Hamlet, IN 46532
(574) 867-2711
Hamlet, IN 46532
(574) 867-2711
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Knox Community Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 S Main St
Knox, IN 46534
(574) 772-1654
Knox, IN 46534
(574) 772-1654
Gr: 5-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Starke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
950 Campbell Dr
North Judson, IN 46366
(574) 896-2167
North Judson, IN 46366
(574) 896-2167
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Starke County, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Starke County, IN include Knox Community Elementary School, North Judson-san Pierre Elementary School and Oregon-davis Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Starke County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Starke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Starke County?
Starke County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Starke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Starke County include: North Judson-san Pierre Elementary School vs. Knox Community Elementary School, Oregon-davis Elementary School vs. Knox Community Elementary School, Knox Community Elementary School vs. North Judson-san Pierre Elementary School
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