For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10280 N 450 E
Roselawn, IN 46372
(219) 345-3458
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3281 W 950 N
Lake Village, IN 46349
(219) 992-3311
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13188 S 50 E
Kentland, IN 47951
(219) 474-5167
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1641 W 250 N
Morocco, IN 47963
(219) 285-2252
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Lincoln
Morocco, IN 47963
(219) 285-2258
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13102 S 50 E
Kentland, IN 47951
(219) 474-5167
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13100 S 50 E
Kentland, IN 47951
(219) 474-5167
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, Lake Village Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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