Kendallville is very proud of its school system, and well it should be. Our extraordinarily dedicated teachers and staff carry out the vision of the East Noble School Corporation: to cultivate young people to "become lifelong learners and concerned, responsible citizens."

Within the Corporation, the community-centered elementary schools, middle schools and East Noble High School serve the educational needs of over 4,000 students. With an average classroom student-to-teacher ratio of less than 20 to 1, students are not lost in the crowd. Nearly 60% of all East Noble graduates continue on to higher education. Our schools are fully accredited by the State of Indiana, and the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools fully accredits East Noble High School.

Our school system places strong emphasis on academics and is a state leader in technology. East Noble fourth and fifth grade students participate in "The Buddy Project," a unique home computer program. Nearly all kindergarten through high school classrooms are equipped with computers. Other programs such as "RIF" and the "Book It" program place a critical emphasis on the value of reading.

East Noble School Corporation schools consistently receive statewide recognition for excellence. Areas including science, athletics, music, drama, and language arts are among those in which our students excel. Our high school athletes compete in the 4-A division.

The Northeast Indiana Special Education Cooperative serves students with special needs. Where appropriate, the needs of handicapped students will be served within the general student population.

Four County Vocational Cooperative provides students with 16 separate vocational programs, and the East Noble Alternative School offers students a second chance rather than expulsion from the traditional school system.

In the private sector, St. John Lutheran School offers solid academics for preschoolers through eighth grade, while the school at First Christian Church currently serves kindergarten through fifth grade. Both schools utilize curriculums that emphasize Christian values in conjunction with academic excellence. St. Mary's Catholic elementary and a Montessori school are located approximately five miles from town.

The Freedom Academy offers adult education classes in a variety of subjects. The Noble Leadership Academy equips residents to become strong community leaders, while Fort Wayne offers numerous options in post-secondary education.

The East Noble School Corporation as a whole, and each individual school it comprises, are an integral part of our community. Quality education and a strong "school spirit" are deep-rooted in Kendallville!

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