For the 2025 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 9,960 students in Grant County, IN (there are , serving 459 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Grant County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Grant County, IN are Eastbrook South Elementary School, Sweetser Elementary School and Eastbrook Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Grant County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastbrook South Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
694 S Second St
Upland, IN 46989
(765) 998-2208
Upland, IN 46989
(765) 998-2208
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Sweetser Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
614 N Main St
Sweetser, IN 46987
(765) 395-3341
Sweetser, IN 46987
(765) 395-3341
Gr: 3-4 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Eastbrook Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
560 S 900 E
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 668-7136
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 668-7136
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Swayzee Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 S Washington St
Swayzee, IN 46986
(765) 395-3341
Swayzee, IN 46986
(765) 395-3341
Gr: 5-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Eastbrook North Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 S First St
Van Buren, IN 46991
(765) 934-3551
Van Buren, IN 46991
(765) 934-3551
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Madison-grant Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11700 S/e 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-4141
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-4141
Gr: 7-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Eastbrook High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
560 S 900 E
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-1214
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-1214
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
513 W Buckingham Dr
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-2427
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-2427
Gr: PK-4 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 E North 'h' St
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 677-4400
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 677-4400
Gr: 2-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
John W Kendall Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2009 W Kem Rd
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-7364
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-7364
Gr: PK-4 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Sycamore
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5232
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5232
Gr: 3-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1212.
Mississinewa High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Indian Trl
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 674-2248
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 674-2248
Gr: 9-12 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
R J Baskett Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 N Broadway St
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 674-8536
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 674-8536
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1414.
Frances Slocum Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2909 S Torrence St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-0589
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-0589
Gr: PK-4 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1515.
Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 N Miller Ave
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-0507
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-0507
Gr: 5-6 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1616.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1115 E Bradford St
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7355
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7355
Gr: PK-4 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1717.
Marion High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
750 W 26th St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Gr: 9-12 | 1,052 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1818.
John L Mcculloch Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3528 S Washington St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-6917
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-6917
Gr: 7-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1919.
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant K-5
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11580 S E 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2020.
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant 6-8
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11580 S E 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Gr: 6-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
504 S First St
Van Buren, IN 46991
(765) 934-3551
Van Buren, IN 46991
(765) 934-3551
Gr: PK | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Grant County Special Educational Coop
Special Education School
426 East South A St
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 677-4410
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 677-4410
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Grant Regional Career Center
Vocational School
750 W 26th St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
720 N Miller Ave
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 651-2080
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 651-2080
Gr: PK
11580 S E 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
709 W 6th St
Jonesboro, IN 46938
(765) 677-4437
Jonesboro, IN 46938
(765) 677-4437
Gr: PK-1 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Grant County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4415 S Nebraska St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-2276
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-2276
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
1111 W 2nd St
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-9910
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-9910
Gr: K-6 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
501 South Adams St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-9864
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-9864
Gr: 5-12
8720 South 300 West
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5620
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5620
Gr: K-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
11640 S/e 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5132
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5132
Gr: 7-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
3340 S Lincoln Blvd
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-3931
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-3931
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grant County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Grant County, IN include Eastbrook South Elementary School, Sweetser Elementary School and Eastbrook Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Grant County?
26 public schools are located in Grant County.
What percentage of students in Grant County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Grant County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Grant County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grant County include: Mississinewa High School vs. Marion High School, Marion High School vs. Mississinewa High School, Sweetser Elementary School vs. John W Kendall Elementary School
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