For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,389 students in Parke County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Parke County, IN are Turkey Run Elementary School, Rockville Elementary School and Rosedale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parke 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 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Parke County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Parke County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Turkey Run Elementary 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
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Rockville Elementary 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
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
Rosedale Elementary 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
| 322 students
Rank: #44.
Montezuma Elementary 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
| 225 students
Rank: #55.
Parke Heritage Middle 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
| 241 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 elementary schools in Parke County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Parke County, IN include Turkey Run Elementary School, Rockville Elementary School and Rosedale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Parke County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Parke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Parke County?
Parke County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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