For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,380 students in Jasper County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools 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 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: #66.
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: 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 elementary schools in Jasper County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jasper County, IN include Demotte Elementary School, Van Rensselaer Elementary School and Wheatfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jasper County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Jasper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Jasper County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jasper County include: Rensselaer Central Middle School vs. Kankakee Valley Middle School, Kankakee Valley Middle School vs. Rensselaer Central Middle School, Wheatfield Elementary School vs. Demotte Elementary School
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