For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,162 students in New Carlisle, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in New Carlisle, IN are Olive Township Elementary School and New Prairie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Carlisle, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Carlisle have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in New Carlisle, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olive Township Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 W Ben St
New Carlisle, IN 46552
(574) 654-7531
New Carlisle, IN 46552
(574) 654-7531
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
New Prairie Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5325 N Cougar Rd
New Carlisle, IN 46552
(574) 654-3070
New Carlisle, IN 46552
(574) 654-3070
Gr: 6-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in New Carlisle, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in New Carlisle, IN include Olive Township Elementary School and New Prairie Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New Carlisle?
2 public elementary schools are located in New Carlisle.
What is the racial composition of students in New Carlisle?
New Carlisle public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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