For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,337 students in Fountain City, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 25 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Fountain City, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fountain City, IN are Northeastern Middle School, Northeastern Elementary School and Northeastern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fountain City, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Fountain City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Fountain City, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeastern Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7295 Us 27 North
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-1331
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-1331
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Northeastern Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
534 W Wallace Rd
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-2595
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-2595
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Northeastern High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7295 N Us 27
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-2591
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-2591
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fountain City, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Fountain City, IN include Northeastern Middle School, Northeastern Elementary School and Northeastern High School.
How many public schools are located in Fountain City?
3 public schools are located in Fountain City.
What percentage of students in Fountain City go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Fountain City are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fountain City?
Fountain City public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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