For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,828 students in Jasper County, IN (there are , serving 498 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 Demotte Elementary School, Van Rensselaer 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 47% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 41% 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Jasper County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Demotte Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 S Halleck
Demotte, IN 46310
(219) 987-2789
Demotte, IN 46310
(219) 987-2789
Grades: PK-3
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Wheatfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
251 S Center St
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3221
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3221
Grades: K-3
| 339 students
Rank: #44.
Kankakee Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12345 N 550 W
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-2027
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-2027
Grades: 4-5
| 467 students
Rank: #55.
Kankakee Valley High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3923 W Sr 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3143
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3143
Grades: 9-12
| 995 students
Rank: #66.
Kankakee Valley Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5258 W Sr 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-8810
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-8810
Grades: 6-8
| 746 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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
Rank: n/an/a
300 E Michigan St
Remington, IN 47977
(219) 261-2214
Remington, IN 47977
(219) 261-2214
Grades: PK-2
| 199 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jasper County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Jasper County, IN include Demotte Elementary School, Van Rensselaer 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Jasper County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jasper County include: Rensselaer Central High School vs. Kankakee Valley High School, Rensselaer Central Middle School vs. Kankakee Valley Middle School, Kankakee Valley Middle School vs. Rensselaer Central Middle School
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