| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern School Corporation | Kokomo | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 1,853 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Western School Corporation | Russiaville | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 2,543 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Eastern Howard School Corporation | Greentown | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 1,634 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Kokomo School Corporation | Kokomo | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 5,238 | 12 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Taylor Community School Corporation | Kokomo | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 1,300 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Howard County compares
Together they enroll 12,568 students across 26 schools. The largest is Kokomo School Corporation with 5,238 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, below the Indiana average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Howard County, Indiana
Howard County has 5 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Howard County is Northwestern School Corporation (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ILEARN 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Indiana. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Howard County, IN?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Howard County, IN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Howard County, IN?
Of the districts serving Howard County, Northwestern School Corporation has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 81st percentile among Indiana school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Indiana reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Indiana and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Indiana only, never across state lines.