For the 2025 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 Morocco Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and North Newton Jr-sr High 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 31% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morocco Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S Lincoln
Morocco, IN 47963
(219) 285-2258
Morocco, IN 47963
(219) 285-2258
Grades: K-6
| 121 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10280 N 450 E
Roselawn, IN 46372
(219) 345-3458
Roselawn, IN 46372
(219) 345-3458
Grades: K-6
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
North Newton Jr-sr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1641 W 250 N
Morocco, IN 47963
(219) 285-2252
Morocco, IN 47963
(219) 285-2252
Grades: 7-12
| 499 students
Rank: #44.
South Newton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Village Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3281 W 950 N
Lake Village, IN 46349
(219) 992-3311
Lake Village, IN 46349
(219) 992-3311
Grades: K-6
| 171 students
Rank: #66.
South Newton Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13102 S 50 E
Kentland, IN 47951
(219) 474-5167
Kentland, IN 47951
(219) 474-5167
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
Rank: #77.
South Newton Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13100 S 50 E
Kentland, IN 47951
(219) 474-5167
Kentland, IN 47951
(219) 474-5167
Grades: 6-8
| 189 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newton County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Newton County, IN include Morocco Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and North Newton Jr-sr High 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
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