📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (ILEARN 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
5 Rated Districts in the Kokomo, IN Metro Area
ILEARN 2024–25 · percentile among Indiana districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Northwestern School Corporation | Kokomo | 9/10 Excellent | 81st |
| #2 | Western School Corporation | Russiaville | 8/10 Good | 76th |
| #3 | Eastern Howard School Corporation | Greentown | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #4 | Kokomo School Corporation | Kokomo | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #5 | Taylor Community School Corporation | Kokomo | 3/10 Below Average | 21st |
Best School Districts in the Kokomo, IN Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from ILEARN 2024–25 (Indiana) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Kokomo, IN metro area? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in the Kokomo, IN metro area, the highest-rated is Northwestern School Corporation (Kokomo), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 81st percentile of Indiana districts on ILEARN 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.