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Best Henry County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 6,725 students in Henry County, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 172 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Henry County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Henry County, IN are James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School, Shenandoah Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry 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 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Henry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1201 Riley Rd
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7211
Gr: PK-6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Shenandoah Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5256 N Raider Rd
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-6636
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1015 S Greensboro Pike
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7215
Gr: K-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Knightstown Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8632 S Sr 109
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-2151
Gr: PK-3 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Shenandoah High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7354 W Us 36
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-6640
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Shenandoah Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5156 N Raider Rd
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-6638
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Wilbur Wright Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1950 Washington St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7217
Gr: PK-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Knightstown Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Panther Trl
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-5455
Gr: 4-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Knightstown High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8149 W Us Hwy 40
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-5153
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Blue River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4713 N Viking Trail
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4851
Gr: PK-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
806 S 22nd St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7205
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
New Castle High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6670
Gr: 9-12 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Tri Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6972 S St Rd 103
Straughn, IN 47387
(765) 987-7090
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1414.
Tri Junior-senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6972 S St Rd 103
Straughn, IN 47387
(765) 987-7988
Gr: 6-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1515.
Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4741 N Viking Trail
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4811
Gr: 7-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1616.
New Castle Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7230
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1717.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1819 Roosevelt
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7209
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Indiana Online Learning Academy 6-12
5100 N. Raider Rd.
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-2266
Gr: 6-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 72:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Indiana Online Learning Academy K-5
5100 N. Raider Rd.
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-2266
Gr: K-5 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
New Castle Area Vocational School
Vocational School
801 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6680
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
New Castle Schools At The Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy
10892 N - In-140
Knightstown, IN 46148
(877) 860-0003
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Henry County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Henry County, IN include James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School, Shenandoah Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Henry County?
18 public schools are located in Henry County.
What percentage of students in Henry County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Henry County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?

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