For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,518 students in New Castle, IN (there are 3 private schools, serving 205 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in New Castle, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in New Castle, IN are James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School and New Castle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Castle, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in New Castle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in New Castle, IN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 Riley Rd
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7211
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7211
Grades: K-6
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1015 S Greensboro Pike
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7215
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7215
Grades: K-6
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
New Castle High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6670
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6670
Grades: 8-12
| 876 students
Rank: #44.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2601 S 14th St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7213
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7213
Grades: K-5
| 99 students
Rank: #55.
Wilbur Wright Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Washington St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7217
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7217
Grades: K-6
| 316 students
Rank: #66.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
806 S 22nd St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7205
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7205
Grades: PK-6
| 301 students
Rank: #77.
Blue River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4713 N Viking Trail
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4851
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4851
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Rank: #88.
Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4741 N Viking Trail
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4811
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4811
Grades: 7-12
| 311 students
Rank: #99.
New Castle Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7230
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7230
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Rank: #1010.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1819 Roosevelt
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7209
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7209
Grades: K-6
| 313 students
New Castle, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
329 South 5th St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7207
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7207
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Henry County Youth Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
103 West Cr 100 North
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-9603
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-9603
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
New Castle Area Vocational School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
801 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6680
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6680
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
North Campus Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1407 Walnut St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7237
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7237
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Castle, IN?
The top ranked public schools in New Castle, IN include James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School and New Castle High School.
How many public schools are located in New Castle, IN?
10 public schools are located in New Castle, IN.
What percentage of students in New Castle, IN go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in New Castle, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Castle, IN?
New Castle, IN public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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