Public schools in Hobart, IN
9 open public schools with an address in Hobart, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,285
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Indiana median 14.8:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Hobart public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Hobart, IN: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,285 students, an average of 587 per school. The largest campus is Hobart High School (1,320 students), and the largest elementary school is Veterans Elementary School at Mundell (594).
School City of Hobart operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Hobart campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 59% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hobart
Elementary schools in Hobart
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Learning Center-George Earle School City of Hobart | PK–KG | 264 | 18.9:1 | |
| Joan Martin Elementary School School City of Hobart | 01–05 | 497 | 20.7:1 | |
| John I Meister Elementary School River Forest Community Sch Corp | KG–05 | 373 | 16.6:1 | |
| Liberty Elementary School School City of Hobart | 01–05 | 398 | 18.5:1 | |
| Veterans Elementary School at Mundell School City of Hobart | 01–05 | 594 | 19.5:1 |
Middle schools in Hobart
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart Middle School School City of Hobart | 06–08 | 905 | 18.3:1 | |
| River Forest Middle School River Forest Community Sch Corp | 06–08 | 369 | 14.8:1 |
High schools in Hobart
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart High School School City of Hobart | 09–12 | 1,320 | 20.2:1 | |
| River Forest High School River Forest Community Sch Corp · Magnet | 09–12 | 565 | 20.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.2%
- Hispanic31.2%
- Black11.6%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Hobart schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,285 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hobart
How many public schools are in Hobart, IN?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Hobart: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 5,285 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hobart?
Schools with an address in Hobart belong to 2 education agencies, led by School City of Hobart (6 schools), River Forest Community Sch Corp (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Hobart?
Hobart High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hobart, with 1,320 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hobart?
No school with an address in Hobart is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Indiana.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hobart schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hobart public schools is 18.9:1, higher than the Indiana school median of 14.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hobart guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Indiana cities