For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,781 students in White County, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in White County, IN are Frontier Elementary School, Eastlawn Elementary School and Tri-county Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in White County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 White County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frontier Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
811 S Railroad
Brookston, IN 47923
(219) 984-5438
Brookston, IN 47923
(219) 984-5438
Gr: PK-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Eastlawn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
47 S 1300 E
Burnettsville, IN 47926
(574) 943-3637
Burnettsville, IN 47926
(574) 943-3637
Gr: PK-4 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Tri-county Intermediate School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 W North
Wolcott, IN 47995
(219) 279-2138
Wolcott, IN 47995
(219) 279-2138
Gr: 3-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Meadowlawn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
715 W Ohio St
Monticello, IN 47960
(574) 583-7720
Monticello, IN 47960
(574) 583-7720
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Oaklawn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 E South St
Monticello, IN 47960
(574) 583-5651
Monticello, IN 47960
(574) 583-5651
Gr: K-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
721 W Broadway
Monticello, IN 47960
(574) 583-5552
Monticello, IN 47960
(574) 583-5552
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
North White Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Broadway St
Monon, IN 47959
(219) 253-6663
Monon, IN 47959
(219) 253-6663
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
North White Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 E Broadway
Monon, IN 47959
(219) 253-7701
Monon, IN 47959
(219) 253-7701
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in White County, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in White County, IN include Frontier Elementary School, Eastlawn Elementary School and Tri-county Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in White County?
8 public elementary schools are located in White County.
What is the racial composition of students in White County?
White County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in White County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in White County include: Oaklawn Elementary School vs. Meadowlawn Elementary School, Meadowlawn Elementary School vs. Oaklawn Elementary School, Frontier Elementary School vs. Meadowlawn Elementary School
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