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Best Public Schools in Putnam County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Putnam County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 6,773 students in Putnam County, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 67 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Putnam County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Putnam County, IN are Bainbridge Elementary School, Cloverdale Elementary School and Fillmore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Putnam County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bainbridge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
412 S Washington
Bainbridge, IN 46105
(765) 522-6233
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cloverdale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
311 E Logan St
Cloverdale, IN 46120
(765) 795-4339
Gr: PK-4 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Fillmore Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
161 S Main St
Fillmore, IN 46128
(765) 246-6136
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Roachdale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
305 S Indiana
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-1732
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1888 E Us Hwy 40
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-6175
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Greencastle High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
910 E Washington St
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-9711
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
North Putnam Sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8869 N Cr 250 E
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-6282
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
South Putnam Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1780 E Us Hwy 40
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3148
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
North Putnam Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8905 N Cr 250 E
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Tzouanakis Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 Linwood Dr
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-4700
Gr: 3-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Cloverdale Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
312 E Logan St
Cloverdale, IN 46120
(765) 795-2900
Gr: 5-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
South Putnam High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1780 E Us Hwy 40
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3148
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
310 E Logan St
Cloverdale, IN 46120
(795) 795-4203
Gr: K-8 | 1,986 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1414.
Cloverdale High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
205 E Market
Cloverdale, IN 46120
(765) 795-4203
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1515.
Greencastle Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Percy L Julian Dr
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-9774
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Area 30 Career Center
Vocational School
One North Calbert Way - Suite
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3515
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Deer Meadow Primary School
1000 Deer Meadow Ln
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3518
Gr: PK-2 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Martha J Ridpath Elementary School
711 South Central Ave
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3315
Gr: K-2 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Old National Trail Special Services
Special Education School
1 N Calbert Way - Suite B
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-2781
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Putnam County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Putnam County, IN include Bainbridge Elementary School, Cloverdale Elementary School and Fillmore Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Putnam County?
18 public schools are located in Putnam County.
What percentage of students in Putnam County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Putnam County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?

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