For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,322 students in White County, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 46 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in White County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in White County, IN are Frontier Elementary School, Frontier Jr-sr High School and Eastlawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in White County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in White County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frontier Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
811 S Railroad
Brookston, IN 47923
(219) 984-5438
Brookston, IN 47923
(219) 984-5438
Gr: PK-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Frontier Jr-sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 N Sixth St
Chalmers, IN 47929
(219) 984-5437
Chalmers, IN 47929
(219) 984-5437
Gr: 7-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Eastlawn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
47 S 1300 E
Burnettsville, IN 47926
(574) 943-3637
Burnettsville, IN 47926
(574) 943-3637
Gr: PK-4 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Tri-county Intermediate School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 W North
Wolcott, IN 47995
(219) 279-2138
Wolcott, IN 47995
(219) 279-2138
Gr: 3-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Tri-county Jr/sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11298 W 100 S
Wolcott, IN 47995
(219) 279-2105
Wolcott, IN 47995
(219) 279-2105
Gr: 7-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Meadowlawn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
715 W Ohio St
Monticello, IN 47960
(574) 583-7720
Monticello, IN 47960
(574) 583-7720
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Twin Lakes Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S 3rd St
Monticello, IN 47960
(574) 583-7108
Monticello, IN 47960
(574) 583-7108
Gr: 9-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Oaklawn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 E South St
Monticello, IN 47960
(574) 583-5651
Monticello, IN 47960
(574) 583-5651
Gr: K-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
721 W Broadway
Monticello, IN 47960
(574) 583-5552
Monticello, IN 47960
(574) 583-5552
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
North White Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Broadway St
Monon, IN 47959
(219) 253-6663
Monon, IN 47959
(219) 253-6663
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
North White Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 E Broadway
Monon, IN 47959
(219) 253-7701
Monon, IN 47959
(219) 253-7701
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
North White High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 E Broadway
Monon, IN 47959
(219) 253-6638
Monon, IN 47959
(219) 253-6638
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
White County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
306 South St St Rd 39
Buffalo, IN 47925
(574) 278-7176
Buffalo, IN 47925
(574) 278-7176
Gr: K-2 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
167 West Sr 16
Monon, IN 47959
(219) 253-6663
Monon, IN 47959
(219) 253-6663
Gr: 3-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
401 West 2nd St
Reynolds, IN 47980
(219) 984-5191
Reynolds, IN 47980
(219) 984-5191
Gr: K-2 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
300 South Beach Dr
Monticello, IN 47960
(574) 583-7005
Monticello, IN 47960
(574) 583-7005
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in White County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in White County, IN include Frontier Elementary School, Frontier Jr-sr High School and Eastlawn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in White County?
12 public schools are located in White County.
What percentage of students in White County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in White County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in White County?
White County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in White County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in White County include: Oaklawn Elementary School vs. Meadowlawn Elementary School, Meadowlawn Elementary School vs. Oaklawn Elementary School, Twin Lakes Senior High School vs. North White High School
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