For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,319 students in Dekalb County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dekalb County, IN are James R Watson Elementary School, Riverdale Elementary School and Dekalb Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Dekalb County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James R Watson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 Eckhart Ave
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 920-1014
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 920-1014
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #22.
Riverdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6127 Sr 1
Saint Joe, IN 46785
(260) 337-5464
Saint Joe, IN 46785
(260) 337-5464
Grades: K-6
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Dekalb Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3338 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1013
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1013
Grades: 6-8
| 800 students
Rank: #44.
Mckenney-harrison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 South Indiana Ave
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 920-1015
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 920-1015
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #55.
Country Meadow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2410 Cr 10
Ashley, IN 46705
(260) 920-1017
Ashley, IN 46705
(260) 920-1017
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #66.
J E Ober Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-3112
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-3112
Grades: K-5
| 727 students
Rank: #77.
Garrett Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-5745
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-5745
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
Rank: #88.
Waterloo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Douglas St
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1011
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1011
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
Rank: #99.
Butler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1025 S Broadway
Butler, IN 46721
(260) 868-2123
Butler, IN 46721
(260) 868-2123
Grades: K-6
| 357 students
Dekalb County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Star Academy Of Columbus (Closed 2009)
Charter School
7236 County Road 427
Auburn, IN 46706
Auburn, IN 46706
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dekalb County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dekalb County, IN include James R Watson Elementary School, Riverdale Elementary School and Dekalb Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dekalb County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Dekalb County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Dekalb County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Dekalb County include: James R Watson Elementary School vs. Mckenney-harrison Elementary School, J E Ober Elementary School vs. Mckenney-harrison Elementary School, Mckenney-harrison Elementary School vs. James R Watson Elementary School
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