For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 4,812 students in Henry County, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Henry County, IN are James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School, Shenandoah Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Henry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 Riley Rd
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7211
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7211
Gr: PK-6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Shenandoah Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5256 N Raider Rd
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-6636
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-6636
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1015 S Greensboro Pike
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7215
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7215
Gr: K-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Knightstown Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8632 S Sr 109
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-2151
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-2151
Gr: PK-3 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Shenandoah Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5156 N Raider Rd
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-6638
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-6638
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Wilbur Wright Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Washington St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7217
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7217
Gr: PK-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Knightstown Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Trl
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-5455
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-5455
Gr: 4-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Blue River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4713 N Viking Trail
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4851
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4851
Gr: PK-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
806 S 22nd St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7205
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7205
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Tri Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6972 S St Rd 103
Straughn, IN 47387
(765) 987-7090
Straughn, IN 47387
(765) 987-7090
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Tri Junior-senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6972 S St Rd 103
Straughn, IN 47387
(765) 987-7988
Straughn, IN 47387
(765) 987-7988
Gr: 6-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
New Castle Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7230
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7230
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1819 Roosevelt
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7209
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7209
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
5100 N. Raider Rd.
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-2266
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-2266
Gr: 6-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 72:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
5100 N. Raider Rd.
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-2266
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-2266
Gr: K-5 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
New Castle Area Vocational School
Vocational School
801 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6680
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6680
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Henry County, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Henry County, IN include James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School, Shenandoah Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Henry County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Henry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Henry County include: Parker Elementary School vs. Wilbur Wright Elementary School, Wilbur Wright Elementary School vs. Parker Elementary School, James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School vs. Tri Elementary School
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