For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 6,773 students in Putnam County, IN (there are , serving 11 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Putnam County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Putnam County, IN are Bainbridge Elementary School, Fillmore Elementary School and Cloverdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Putnam County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bainbridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
412 S Washington
Bainbridge, IN 46105
(765) 522-6233
Bainbridge, IN 46105
(765) 522-6233
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #22.
Fillmore Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
161 S Main St
Fillmore, IN 46128
(765) 246-6136
Fillmore, IN 46128
(765) 246-6136
Grades: PK-5
| 114 students
Rank: #33.
Cloverdale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 E Logan St
Cloverdale, IN 46120
(765) 795-4339
Cloverdale, IN 46120
(765) 795-4339
Grades: PK-4
| 466 students
Rank: #44.
Roachdale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 S Indiana
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-1732
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-1732
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #55.
Greencastle High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
910 E Washington St
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-9711
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-9711
Grades: 9-12
| 495 students
Rank: #66.
North Putnam Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8905 N Cr 250 E
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-2900
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1888 E Us Hwy 40
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-6175
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-6175
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #88.
South Putnam Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1780 E Us Hwy 40
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3148
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3148
Grades: 6-8
| 279 students
Rank: #99.
North Putnam Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8869 N Cr 250 E
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-6282
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-6282
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Rank: #1010.
South Putnam High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1780 E Us Hwy 40
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3148
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3148
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #1111.
Tzouanakis Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Linwood Dr
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-4700
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-4700
Grades: 3-5
| 401 students
Rank: #1212.
Cloverdale Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
312 E Logan St
Cloverdale, IN 46120
(765) 795-2900
Cloverdale, IN 46120
(765) 795-2900
Grades: 5-8
| 298 students
Rank: #1313.
Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 E Logan St
Cloverdale, IN 46120
(795) 795-4203
Cloverdale, IN 46120
(795) 795-4203
Grades: K-8
| 1,456 students
Rank: #1414.
Cloverdale High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 E Market
Cloverdale, IN 46120
(765) 795-4203
Cloverdale, IN 46120
(765) 795-4203
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
Rank: #1515.
Greencastle Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Percy L Julian Dr
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-9774
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-9774
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Rank: n/an/a
Area 30 Career Center
Vocational School
1 N Calbert Way Suite A
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3515
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3515
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Deer Meadow Ln
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3518
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3518
Grades: PK-2
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
711 South Central Ave
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3315
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3315
Grades: K-2
| 178 students
Putnam County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Old Nat'l Trail Sp Srvs High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1 North Calbert Way
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-2781
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-2781
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Old Natl Trail Spec Srvs Coop (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
522 Anderson St Box 267
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-2781
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-2781
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7840 South Cr 625 West
Reelsville, IN 46171
(765) 672-4248
Reelsville, IN 46171
(765) 672-4248
Grades: K-6
| 187 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Putnam County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Putnam County, IN include Bainbridge Elementary School, Fillmore Elementary School and Cloverdale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Putnam County?
18 public schools are located in Putnam County.
What percentage of students in Putnam County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Putnam County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Putnam County include: Deer Meadow Primary School vs. Martha J Ridpath Elementary School, Martha J Ridpath Elementary School vs. Deer Meadow Primary School, South Putnam High School vs. Greencastle High School
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