For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,210 students in Parke County, IN (there are 4 private schools, serving 98 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Parke County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Parke County, IN are Turkey Run Elementary School, Rockville Elementary School and Parke Heritage High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parke County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Parke County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Parke County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Turkey Run Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1551 E Sr 47
Marshall, IN 47859
(765) 597-2760
Marshall, IN 47859
(765) 597-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Rockville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
406 W Elm St
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-5363
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-5363
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Parke Heritage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
506 N Beadle St
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-5363
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-5363
Grades: 9-12
| 341 students
Rank: #44.
Rosedale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
613 E Central
Rosedale, IN 47874
(765) 548-2454
Rosedale, IN 47874
(765) 548-2454
Grades: PK-6
| 312 students
Rank: #55.
Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4907 S Coxville Rd
Montezuma, IN 47862
(765) 569-2045
Montezuma, IN 47862
(765) 569-2045
Grades: 7-12
| 472 students
Rank: #66.
Montezuma Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
459 E Strawberry Rd
Montezuma, IN 47862
(765) 245-2303
Montezuma, IN 47862
(765) 245-2303
Grades: PK-6
| 232 students
Rank: #77.
Parke Heritage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1551 E Sr 47
Marshall, IN 47859
(765) 597-2700
Marshall, IN 47859
(765) 597-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 263 students
Parke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
506 Beadle St
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-5686
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-5686
Grades: 7-12
| 338 students
1551 East Sr 47
Marshall, IN 47859
(765) 597-2700
Marshall, IN 47859
(765) 597-2700
Grades: 6-12
| 287 students
1551 E Sr 47
Marshall, IN 47859
(765) 597-2700
Marshall, IN 47859
(765) 597-2700
Grades: 7-12
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Parke County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Parke County, IN include Turkey Run Elementary School, Rockville Elementary School and Parke Heritage High School.
How many public schools are located in Parke County?
7 public schools are located in Parke County.
What percentage of students in Parke County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Parke County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Parke County?
Parke County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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