John Glenn School Corporation
John Glenn School Corporation serves Walkerton and North Liberty in southwestern St. Joseph County. The district is headquartered in Walkerton and operates four schools serving approximately 2,000 students.
About John Glenn
John Glenn School Corporation is a public school district headquartered in Walkerton, Indiana, serving the towns of Walkerton and North Liberty in southwestern St. Joseph County. The district operates four schools: Walkerton Elementary School, North Liberty Elementary School, Urey Middle School, and John Glenn High School. Total enrollment is approximately 2,000 students. The district is named after astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn. John Glenn High School, the district's sole high school, offers a comprehensive curriculum with AP courses, career and technical education, and competitive athletic and extracurricular programs. The John Glenn Falcons compete in the Hoosier North Athletic Conference. The district serves a mix of small-town and rural families, with a community-oriented atmosphere and small class sizes. Housing within John Glenn School Corporation boundaries is among the most affordable in St. Joseph County, with many homes in the $130,000 to $250,000 range. The district also includes territory in Marshall County.
Schools in the district
- John Glenn High School (grades 9-12) - located in Walkerton
- Urey Middle School (grades 6-8) - located in Walkerton
- Walkerton Elementary School - located in Walkerton
- North Liberty Elementary School - located in North Liberty
Areas served
Enrollment
Approximately 2,000 students across four schools.
District highlights
- Four schools serving Walkerton and North Liberty in St. Joseph County
- Small class sizes with a rural-community atmosphere
- John Glenn High School offers AP courses and competitive athletics
- Among the most affordable housing in St. Joseph County
Commute and location
Walkerton is 25 minutes from South Bend and Notre Dame. North Liberty is 20 minutes from South Bend. Both are 10-15 minutes from Plymouth.
What areas does John Glenn School Corporation serve?
John Glenn School Corporation serves Walkerton and North Liberty in southwestern St. Joseph County, Indiana. The district also includes some territory in Marshall County. It is headquartered in Walkerton.
How many students does John Glenn School Corporation serve?
John Glenn School Corporation serves approximately 2,000 students across four schools: John Glenn High School, Urey Middle School, Walkerton Elementary School, and North Liberty Elementary School.
What high school serves Walkerton and North Liberty?
John Glenn High School, located in Walkerton, serves both Walkerton and North Liberty. It offers AP courses, career and technical education, and competitive athletic programs. The John Glenn Falcons compete in the Hoosier North Athletic Conference.
What are home prices like in the John Glenn school district?
Housing within John Glenn School Corporation boundaries is among the most affordable in St. Joseph County, with many homes in the $130,000 to $250,000 range. Walkerton offers some of the lowest price points in the county.
How far is John Glenn School Corporation from South Bend?
Walkerton is about 25 minutes southwest of South Bend and Notre Dame. North Liberty is about 20 minutes south of South Bend. Both communities are within commuting distance of South Bend employers.