For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,107 students in New Carlisle, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in New Carlisle, IN are Olive Township Elementary School, New Prairie Middle School and New Prairie High 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 48% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% 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 14% 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 New Carlisle, IN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olive Township Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 W Ben St
New Carlisle, IN 46552
(574) 654-7531
New Carlisle, IN 46552
(574) 654-7531
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
New Prairie Middle School
(Math: 46% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
New Prairie High School
(Math: 31% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 Middle School and New Prairie High 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 14% 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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