For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,474 students in New Palestine, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 287 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in New Palestine, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in New Palestine, IN are New Palestine Elementary School, New Palestine Jr High School and Sugar Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Palestine, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in New Palestine have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Palestine, IN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Palestine Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4801 S 500 W
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-5287
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-5287
Grades: PK-4
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
New Palestine Jr High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2279 S 600 W
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4487
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4487
Grades: 7-8
| 606 students
Rank: #33.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2337 S 600 W
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-6747
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-6747
Grades: K-4
| 561 students
Rank: #44.
New Palestine Intermediate School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5613 W 200 South
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4463
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4463
Grades: 5-6
| 573 students
Rank: #55.
New Palestine High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4485 S Victory Dr
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4417
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4417
Grades: 9-12
| 1,167 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Palestine, IN?
The top ranked public schools in New Palestine, IN include New Palestine Elementary School, New Palestine Jr High School and Sugar Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in New Palestine, IN?
5 public schools are located in New Palestine, IN.
What percentage of students in New Palestine, IN go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in New Palestine, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Palestine, IN?
New Palestine, IN public schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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