For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,482 students in 47978, IN (there are , serving 64 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 47978, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 47978, IN are Van Rensselaer Elementary School, Rensselaer Central Middle School and Rensselaer Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 47978 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 47978, IN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47978, IN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
902 E Washington
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-8212
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-8212
Grades: 3-5
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Rensselaer Central Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1106 Bomber Blvd
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-4661
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-4661
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Rank: #33.
Rensselaer Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1106 E Grace St
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5175
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5175
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: n/an/a
1144 N Melville St
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5441
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5441
Grades: PK-2
| 387 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 47978, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 47978, IN include Van Rensselaer Elementary School, Rensselaer Central Middle School and Rensselaer Central High School.
How many public schools are located in 47978?
4 public schools are located in 47978.
What percentage of students in 47978 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 47978 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 47978?
47978 public schools minority enrollment is 17% 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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