For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 943 students in Berne, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Berne, IN are South Adams Elementary School and South Adams Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berne, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Berne have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Berne, IN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Adams Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1012 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1101
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1101
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
South Adams Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1212 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1102
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1102
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Berne, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Berne, IN include South Adams Elementary School and South Adams Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Berne?
2 public elementary schools are located in Berne.
What is the racial composition of students in Berne?
Berne public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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