For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,296 students in Jasper County, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 391 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Jasper County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Jasper County, IN are Demotte Elementary School, Van Rensselaer Elementary School and Wheatfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Jasper County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Demotte Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 S Halleck
Demotte, IN 46310
(219) 987-2789
Demotte, IN 46310
(219) 987-2789
Grades: PK-3
| 580 students
Rank: #22.
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
902 E Washington
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-8212
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-8212
Grades: 1-5
| 347 students
Rank: #33.
Wheatfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
251 S Center St - 158
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3221
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3221
Grades: K-3
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Kankakee Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12345 N 550 W
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-2027
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-2027
Grades: 4-5
| 494 students
Rank: #55.
Kankakee Valley High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3923 W Sr 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3143
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3143
Grades: 9-12
| 1,062 students
Rank: #66.
Kankakee Valley Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5258 W Sr 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-8810
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-8810
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #77.
Rensselaer Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1106 Bomber Blvd
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-4661
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-4661
Grades: 6-8
| 320 students
Rank: #88.
Rensselaer Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1106 E Grace St
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5175
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5175
Grades: 9-12
| 521 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10280 N 450 E
Demotte, IN 46310
(219) 345-3458
Demotte, IN 46310
(219) 345-3458
Grades: K-6
| 290 students
Rank: n/an/a
1144 N Melville St
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5441
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5441
Grades: PK-2
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 E Michigan St
Remington, IN 47977
(219) 261-2214
Remington, IN 47977
(219) 261-2214
Grades: PK-2
| 215 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jasper County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Jasper County, IN include Demotte Elementary School, Van Rensselaer Elementary School and Wheatfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jasper County, IN?
11 public schools are located in Jasper County, IN.
What percentage of students in Jasper County, IN go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Jasper County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County, IN?
Jasper County, IN public schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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