Best Newton County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,910 students in Newton County, IN.

The top ranked public schools in Newton County, IN are Lincoln Elementary School, Lake Village Elementary School and South Newton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Newton County, IN public schools have an score of 32% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.

Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Newton County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Lincoln Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
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10280 N 450 E
Roselawn, IN 46372
(219) 345-3458

Gr: K-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #22.

Lake Village Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
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3281 W 950 N
Lake Village, IN 46349
(219) 992-3311

Gr: K-6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #33.

South Newton Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
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13188 S 50 E
Kentland, IN 47951
(219) 474-5167

Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #44.

North Newton Jr-sr High School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
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1641 W 250 N
Morocco, IN 47963
(219) 285-2252

Gr: 7-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #55.

Morocco Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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310 S Lincoln
Morocco, IN 47963
(219) 285-2258

Gr: K-6 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #66.

South Newton Senior High School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-44%)
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13102 S 50 E
Kentland, IN 47951
(219) 474-5167

Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Rank: #77.

South Newton Middle School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 34%)
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13100 S 50 E
Kentland, IN 47951
(219) 474-5167

Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Newton County, IN?

The top ranked public schools in Newton County, IN include Lincoln Elementary School, Lake Village Elementary School and South Newton Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Newton County?

7 public schools are located in Newton County.

What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?

Newton County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Which public schools in Newton County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public schools in Newton County include: North Newton Jr-sr High School vs. South Newton Senior High School, South Newton Senior High School vs. North Newton Jr-sr High School