For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,007 students in Roanoke, IN (there are , serving 31 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Roanoke, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Roanoke, IN are Lafayette Meadow School and Roanoke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roanoke, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Roanoke have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Roanoke, IN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lafayette Meadow School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11420 Ernst Rd
Roanoke, IN 46783
(260) 431-0601
Roanoke, IN 46783
(260) 431-0601
Gr: K-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Roanoke Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
423 W Vine St
Roanoke, IN 46783
(260) 672-2806
Roanoke, IN 46783
(260) 672-2806
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Roanoke, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Roanoke, IN include Lafayette Meadow School and Roanoke Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Roanoke?
2 public schools are located in Roanoke.
What percentage of students in Roanoke go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Roanoke are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke?
Roanoke public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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