For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,521 students in Rensselaer, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 64 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Rensselaer, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Rensselaer, IN are Van Rensselaer Elementary School, Rensselaer Middle School and Rensselaer Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rensselaer, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Rensselaer have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Rensselaer, IN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
902 E Washington
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-8212
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-8212
Grades: 3-5
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Rensselaer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1106 Bomber Blvd
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-4661
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-4661
Grades: 6-8
| 342 students
Rank: #33.
Rensselaer Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1106 E Grace St
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5175
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5175
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rensselaer Central Primary School
Magnet School
1144 N Melville St
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5441
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5441
Grades: PK-2
| 386 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rensselaer, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Rensselaer, IN include Van Rensselaer Elementary School, Rensselaer Middle School and Rensselaer Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Rensselaer?
4 public schools are located in Rensselaer.
What percentage of students in Rensselaer go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Rensselaer are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer?
Rensselaer public schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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