For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,018 students in Rensselaer, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rensselaer, IN are Van Rensselaer Elementary School and Rensselaer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rensselaer, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rensselaer have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rensselaer, IN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
902 E Washington
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-8212
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-8212
Grades: 1-5
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Rensselaer Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1106 Bomber Blvd
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-4661
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-4661
Grades: 6-8
| 320 students
Rank: n/an/a
1144 N Melville St
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5441
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5441
Grades: PK-2
| 351 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rensselaer, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rensselaer, IN include Van Rensselaer Elementary School and Rensselaer Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rensselaer, IN?
3 public elementary schools are located in Rensselaer, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer, IN?
Rensselaer, IN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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