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Best Jasper County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,828 students in Jasper County, IN (there are 3 private schools, serving 500 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Jasper County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jasper County, IN are Van Rensselaer Elementary School, Demotte Elementary School and Wheatfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Jasper County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
902 E Washington
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-8212
Gr: 3-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Demotte Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 S Halleck
Demotte, IN 46310
(219) 987-2789
Gr: PK-3 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Wheatfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
251 S Center St
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3221
Gr: K-3 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Kankakee Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12345 N 550 W
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-2027
Gr: 4-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Rensselaer Central Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1106 Bomber Blvd
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-4661
Gr: 6-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Kankakee Valley High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3923 W Sr 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3143
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Kankakee Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5258 W Sr 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-8810
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Rensselaer Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1106 E Grace St
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5175
Gr: 9-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Rensselaer Central Primary School
1144 N Melville St
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5441
Gr: PK-2 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-county Primary School
300 E Michigan St
Remington, IN 47977
(219) 261-2214
Gr: PK-2 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jasper County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Jasper County, IN include Van Rensselaer Elementary School, Demotte Elementary School and Wheatfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jasper County?
10 public schools are located in Jasper County.
What percentage of students in Jasper County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Jasper County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public schools minority enrollment is 17% 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 Jasper County are often viewed compared to one another?

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