For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,120 students in New Carlisle, IN.
The top ranked public schools in New Carlisle, IN are Olive Township Elementary School, New Prairie High School and New Prairie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Carlisle, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in New Carlisle have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in New Carlisle, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olive Township Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 W Ben St
New Carlisle, IN 46552
(574) 654-7531
New Carlisle, IN 46552
(574) 654-7531
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
New Prairie High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5333 N Cougar Rd
New Carlisle, IN 46552
(574) 654-7271
New Carlisle, IN 46552
(574) 654-7271
Grades: 9-12
| 970 students
Rank: #33.
New Prairie Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5325 N Cougar Rd
New Carlisle, IN 46552
(574) 654-3070
New Carlisle, IN 46552
(574) 654-3070
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Carlisle, IN?
The top ranked public schools in New Carlisle, IN include Olive Township Elementary School, New Prairie High School and New Prairie Middle School.
How many public schools are located in New Carlisle?
3 public schools are located in New Carlisle.
What is the racial composition of students in New Carlisle?
New Carlisle public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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