For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,471 students in Blackford County, IN.
The top ranked public schools in Blackford County, IN are Blackford Primary School, Blackford Intermediate School and Blackford Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blackford County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Blackford County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Blackford County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blackford Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1515 S Monroe St
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7584
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7584
Gr: PK-2 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Blackford Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Mcdonald
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7595
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7595
Gr: PK-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Blackford Jr-sr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2392 N Sr 3 N
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7560
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7560
Gr: 7-12 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Blackford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 W Van Cleve St
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7590
Hartford City, IN 47348
(765) 348-7590
Gr: 7-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
107 E Monroe St
Montpelier, IN 47359
(765) 728-2402
Montpelier, IN 47359
(765) 728-2402
Gr: K-6 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Blackford County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Blackford County, IN include Blackford Primary School, Blackford Intermediate School and Blackford Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Blackford County?
3 public schools are located in Blackford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blackford County?
Blackford County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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