For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,482 students in Rensselaer, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 64 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Rensselaer, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rensselaer, IN are Van Rensselaer Elementary School, Rensselaer Central Middle School and Rensselaer Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rensselaer, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Rensselaer have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Rensselaer, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
902 E Washington
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-8212
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-8212
Gr: 3-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Rensselaer Central Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1106 Bomber Blvd
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-4661
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-4661
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Rensselaer Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1106 E Grace St
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5175
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5175
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
1144 N Melville St
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5441
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5441
Gr: PK-2 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rensselaer, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Rensselaer, IN include Van Rensselaer Elementary School, Rensselaer Central Middle School and Rensselaer Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Rensselaer?
4 public schools are located in Rensselaer.
What percentage of students in Rensselaer go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Rensselaer are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer?
Rensselaer public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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