For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,170 students in Newton County, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary 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 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
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 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
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 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Newton County, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Newton County, IN include Lincoln Elementary School, Lake Village Elementary School and South Newton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newton County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Newton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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