For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,230 students in Parke County, IN (there are 4 private schools, serving 86 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Parke County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Parke County, IN are Turkey Run Elementary School, Rosedale Elementary School and Rockville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parke County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Parke County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Parke County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Turkey Run Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1551 E Sr 47
Marshall, IN 47859
(765) 597-2760
Marshall, IN 47859
(765) 597-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Rosedale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
613 E Central
Rosedale, IN 47874
(765) 548-2454
Rosedale, IN 47874
(765) 548-2454
Gr: PK-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Rockville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
406 W Elm St
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-5363
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-5363
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Parke Heritage High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
506 N Beadle St
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-5363
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-5363
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4907 S Coxville Rd
Montezuma, IN 47862
(765) 569-2045
Montezuma, IN 47862
(765) 569-2045
Gr: 7-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Montezuma Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
459 E Strawberry Rd
Montezuma, IN 47862
(765) 245-2303
Montezuma, IN 47862
(765) 245-2303
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Parke Heritage Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1551 E Sr 47
Marshall, IN 47859
(765) 597-2700
Marshall, IN 47859
(765) 597-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Parke County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Parke County, IN include Turkey Run Elementary School, Rosedale Elementary School and Rockville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Parke County?
7 public schools are located in Parke County.
What percentage of students in Parke County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Parke County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Parke County?
Parke County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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