For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 895 students in Walton, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Walton, IN are Lewis Cass Junior High School and Lewis Cass Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walton, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Walton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Walton, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewis Cass Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6422 East State Road 218
Walton, IN 46994
(574) 626-2511
Walton, IN 46994
(574) 626-2511
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Lewis Cass Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6540 E Sr 218
Walton, IN 46994
(574) 626-2504
Walton, IN 46994
(574) 626-2504
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Walton, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Walton, IN include Lewis Cass Junior High School and Lewis Cass Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Walton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Walton.
What is the racial composition of students in Walton?
Walton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% 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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