The East Noble School Corporation, of which Kendallville is part, is the source of great community pride. Our schools consistently receive statewide recognition for excellence. Academics, technology, and sports are carefully balanced. With an dedicated team of educators and staff, our young people are prepared to “become lifelong learners and concerned, responsible citizens.”

Enrollment for the 2005-2006 school year is 3770, with 276 certified staff members and 248 non-teaching staff. Nearly 60% of all East Noble High School graduates continue on to higher education and another 25% graduate with advanced vocational certification credentials. All schools are fully accredited by the State of Indiana. For more information on the East Noble School Corporation and our area schools, contact Dr. H. Steve Sprunger, Superintendent, at 260-347-2502 or by e-mail at ssprunger@eastnoble.net.

Private/parochial schools include

St. John Lutheran School which serves children through eighth grade with Extended Care before and after school each day. Contact principal Neil Grepke at 260-347-2444 or ngrepke@sjlc.net for more information

St. Mary’s Catholic School (K-7) can be reached by e-mail at stmary@fwi.com or by calling Kathy Garlitz, Principal, 260-897-3481 in nearby Avilla.

Oak Farm School opened January 24, 2000 on a 22-acre farm in Avilla. We are a Montessori school that currently enrolls 90 students from 3 months to 12 years of age. Oak Farm School includes an infant program for ages 3 months through 18 months; a toddler program for ages 18 months through 3 years; three primary programs for ages 3 years through 6 years; a lower elementary program for ages 6 years through 9 years; an upper elementary program for ages 9 years to 12 years of age; and a middle school for ages 12 years through 15 years. Long term plans for the school are to include Montessori classrooms through high school.  For additional information please visit Oak Farm Schools or 260-897-4270 / 1-877-974-5437.

First Christian Academy is an outreach designed to educate children Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. It is located in the facilities of First Christian Church, 110 W. Waits Rd. They provide a Christ-centered worldview in small classes where students will receive the individual attention so important for maximum achievement. For additional information please call 260-349-3552, visit their website First Christian Academy
or email Email First Christian Academy.

Northeast Indiana Special Education Cooperative serves students with special needs who are unable to be served within the general student population.

Four County Vocational Cooperative offers students more than 20 various vocational training programs. 

East Noble Alternative School offers students a second chance who may otherwise face expulsion from the conventional school system.

The Freedom Academy offers adults in the Kendallville area a wide variety of adult education classes.

Post secondary education opportunities are abundant in Northeast Indiana. Ivy Tech Vocational College and Indiana/Purdue University, Concordia Theological Seminary, St. Francis College, and Indiana Institute of Technology are located in Fort Wayne. Tri-State University is in Angola. Goshen College and Notre Dame University are located within easy driving distance.