For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,883 students in Adams County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, IN are Adams Central Middle School, Adams Central Elementary School and South Adams Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Adams County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adams Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 W Washington St
Monroe, IN 46772
(260) 692-6151
Monroe, IN 46772
(260) 692-6151
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
Rank: #22.
Adams Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 W Washington St
Monroe, IN 46772
(260) 692-6629
Monroe, IN 46772
(260) 692-6629
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #33.
South Adams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1212 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1102
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1102
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
Rank: #44.
South Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1012 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1101
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1101
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #55.
Bellmont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North Adams Dr
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3137
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3137
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Rank: #66.
Bellmont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North Adams Drive
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3633
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3633
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
251 West 850 North
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-9195
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-9195
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
901 Everhart Dr
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3118
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3118
Grades: PK-1
| 288 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, IN include Adams Central Middle School, Adams Central Elementary School and South Adams Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Adams County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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