For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,488 students in New Castle, IN (there are , serving 261 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in New Castle, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in New Castle, IN are James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School and Wilbur Wright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Castle, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in New Castle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 New Castle, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 Riley Rd
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7211
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7211
Grades: PK-6
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1015 S Greensboro Pike
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7215
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7215
Grades: K-6
| 272 students
Rank: #33.
Wilbur Wright Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Washington St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7217
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7217
Grades: PK-6
| 327 students
Rank: #44.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
806 S 22nd St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7205
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7205
Grades: PK-6
| 280 students
Rank: #55.
New Castle High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6670
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6670
Grades: 9-12
| 824 students
Rank: #66.
Blue River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4713 N Viking Trail
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4851
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4851
Grades: PK-6
| 317 students
Rank: #77.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1819 Roosevelt
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7209
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7209
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #88.
Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4741 N Viking Trail
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4811
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4811
Grades: 7-12
| 297 students
Rank: #99.
New Castle Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7230
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7230
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
New Castle, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
329 South 5th St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7207
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7207
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Henry County Youth Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
103 West Cr 100 North
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-9603
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-9603
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
New Castle Area Vocational School (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
801 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6680
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6680
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
North Campus Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1407 Walnut St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7237
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7237
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
2601 S 14th St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7213
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7213
Grades: K-4
| 64 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Castle, IN?
The top ranked public schools in New Castle, IN include James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School and Wilbur Wright Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in New Castle?
9 public schools are located in New Castle.
What percentage of students in New Castle go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in New Castle are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Castle?
New Castle public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in New Castle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in New Castle include: Parker Elementary School vs. Wilbur Wright Elementary School, Wilbur Wright Elementary School vs. Parker Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School vs. James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School
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