For the 2025 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 Eastlawn Elementary School, Frontier 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 36% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in White County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Eastlawn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
47 S 1300 E
Burnettsville, IN 47926
(574) 943-3637
Burnettsville, IN 47926
(574) 943-3637
Grades: PK-4
| 147 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Frontier Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
811 S Railroad
Brookston, IN 47923
(219) 984-5438
Brookston, IN 47923
(219) 984-5438
Grades: PK-6
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Tri-county Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 W North
Wolcott, IN 47995
(219) 279-2138
Wolcott, IN 47995
(219) 279-2138
Grades: 3-6
| 244 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-4
| 313 students
Rank: #55.
Meadowlawn Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
715 W Ohio St
Monticello, IN 47960
(574) 583-7720
Monticello, IN 47960
(574) 583-7720
Grades: K-5
| 550 students
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
721 W Broadway
Monticello, IN 47960
(574) 583-5552
Monticello, IN 47960
(574) 583-5552
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
Rank: #77.
North White Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Broadway St
Monon, IN 47959
(219) 253-6663
Monon, IN 47959
(219) 253-6663
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #88.
North White Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 E Broadway
Monon, IN 47959
(219) 253-7701
Monon, IN 47959
(219) 253-7701
Grades: 6-8
| 207 students
White County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
306 South St St Rd 39
Buffalo, IN 47925
(574) 278-7176
Buffalo, IN 47925
(574) 278-7176
Grades: K-2
| 96 students
167 West Sr 16
Monon, IN 47959
(219) 253-6663
Monon, IN 47959
(219) 253-6663
Grades: 3-6
| 280 students
401 West 2nd St
Reynolds, IN 47980
(219) 984-5191
Reynolds, IN 47980
(219) 984-5191
Grades: K-2
| 97 students
300 South Beach Dr
Monticello, IN 47960
(574) 583-7005
Monticello, IN 47960
(574) 583-7005
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
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 Eastlawn Elementary School, Frontier 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 37% (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. Oaklawn Elementary School
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