For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,579 students in Decatur, IN (there are , serving 775 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in Decatur, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Decatur, IN are Bellmont Senior High School, Bellmont Middle School and Bellmont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Decatur, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bellmont Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 North Adams Dr
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-7121
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-7121
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
Bellmont Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North Adams Dr
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3137
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3137
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Bellmont Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North Adams Drive
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3633
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3633
Grades: PK-5
| 684 students
Decatur, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
251 West 850 North
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-9195
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-9195
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
901 Everhart Dr
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3118
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3118
Grades: PK-1
| 288 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Decatur, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Decatur, IN include Bellmont Senior High School, Bellmont Middle School and Bellmont Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Decatur?
3 public schools are located in Decatur.
What percentage of students in Decatur go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in Decatur are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur?
Decatur public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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