Public schools in Kokomo, IN
22 open public schools with an address in Kokomo, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
22
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,641
22 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15:1
Indiana median 14.8:1
Charter schools
1
11 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Kokomo public schools
The federal directory lists 22 public schools in Kokomo, IN: 11 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high. The 22 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,641 students, an average of 393 per school. The largest campus is Kokomo High School (1,393 students), and the largest elementary school is Northwestern Elementary School (665).
Kokomo School Corporation operates the most schools here (14), and 3 regular districts have at least one Kokomo campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 15:1, similar to 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 charter school, 11 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 55% 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 Kokomo
Elementary schools in Kokomo
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Air Elementary School Kokomo School Corporation · Magnet | PK–03 | 261 | 15.5:1 | |
| Boulevard Elementary School Kokomo School Corporation · Magnet | PK–05 | 340 | 15.5:1 | |
| Elwood Haynes Elementary School Kokomo School Corporation · Magnet | PK–05 | 334 | 10.8:1 | |
| Howard Elementary School Northwestern School Corp | PK–05 | 317 | 12:1 | |
| Lafayette Park Elementary School Kokomo School Corporation · Magnet | PK–05 | 527 | 11:1 | |
| Maple Crest STEM Elementary School Kokomo School Corporation | KG–05 | 187 | 11:1 | |
| Northwestern Elementary School Northwestern School Corp | KG–05 | 665 | 17.5:1 | |
| Pettit Park School Kokomo School Corporation · Magnet | PK–05 | 215 | 15:1 | |
| Sycamore Elementary School Kokomo School Corporation · Magnet | PK–05 | 305 | 15.6:1 | |
| Taylor Elementary School Taylor Community School Corp | PK–04 | 494 | 17.4:1 | |
| Wallace Elementary School Kokomo School Corporation · Magnet | KG–05 | 360 | 16:1 |
Middle schools in Kokomo
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Air Middle School Kokomo School Corporation · Magnet | 06–08 | 190 | 10.9:1 | |
| Central Middle School Kokomo School Corporation · Magnet | 06–08 | 451 | 14.9:1 | |
| Maple Crest Middle School Kokomo School Corporation · Magnet | 06–08 | 435 | 14.5:1 | |
| Northwestern Middle School Northwestern School Corp | 06–08 | 324 | 17.5:1 | |
| Taylor Middle School Taylor Community School Corp | 05–08 | 368 | 13.7:1 |
High schools in Kokomo
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Center - Kokomo Excel Center - Kokomo · Charter | 09–12 | 392 | 35.6:1 | |
| Kokomo Area Career Center Kokomo School Corporation · Career and Technical School | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Kokomo High School Kokomo School Corporation · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,393 | 13.1:1 | |
| Kokomo Virtual Academy Kokomo School Corporation | 09–12 | 199 | 56.9:1 | |
| Northwestern Senior High School Northwestern School Corp | 09–12 | 541 | 13.9:1 | |
| Taylor High School Taylor Community School Corp | 09–12 | 343 | 15.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.8%
- Hispanic7.7%
- Black13.8%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial13.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 21 Kokomo schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,641 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kokomo
How many public schools are in Kokomo, IN?
The current NCES directory lists 22 open public schools with a location address in Kokomo: 11 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high. Together they reported 8,641 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kokomo?
Schools with an address in Kokomo belong to 4 education agencies, led by Kokomo School Corporation (14 schools), Northwestern School Corp (4 schools), Taylor Community School 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 Kokomo?
Kokomo High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kokomo, with 1,393 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kokomo?
Yes. 1 of the 22 public schools in Kokomo are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Excel Center - Kokomo. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Kokomo schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kokomo public schools is 15:1, similar to 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 Kokomo 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