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7.2 avg / 10

Best Schools in New Carlisle, Indiana

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 7.2/10
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Choosing a school in New Carlisle?

Use this page to compare every school in New Carlisle by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Olive Township Elementary School

8.1/10

Elementary · New Prairie United School Corp. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

New Prairie High School

6.9/10

High · New Prairie United School Corp. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

New Prairie Middle School

6.5/10

Middle · New Prairie United School Corp. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in New Carlisle for 2026 are Olive Township Elementary School (8.1/10), New Prairie High School (6.9/10), and New Prairie Middle School (6.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

3

in this city

Avg Score

7.2

out of 10

Median Home

$211,500

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in New Carlisle

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Olive Township Elementary School 8.1 / 10
2 New Prairie High School 6.9 / 10
3 New Prairie Middle School 6.5 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
7.2/10

33% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$79,464

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$211,500

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
30%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
31 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
85%

Of occupied housing units

How New Carlisle compares

Indiana rank

#50 of 218

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.9

above Indiana avg (6.3)

Median household income

$79k

110% of Indiana median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in New Carlisle, Indiana

New Carlisle, Indiana is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 7.2 out of 10, schools in New Carlisle perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in New Carlisle is Olive Township Elementary School with a composite score of 8.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

New Carlisle is served by 1 school district: New Prairie United School Corp. These districts collectively serve 2,850 students.

New Carlisle's community shows 30% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $79,464. The poverty rate in the area is 4.1%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 46552 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 484 students · Kindergarten–5th 8.1

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 666 students · 6th–8th 6.5

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 970 students · 9th–12th 6.9

Schools in New Carlisle

New Carlisle, Indiana · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$79,464

Median Home Value

$211,500

Median Rent

$811/mo

Population

6,665

College Educated

30%

Homeownership

85%

Avg Commute

31 min

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Community Profile

New Carlisle has a median household income of $79,464. It is an area where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $211,500, with a median rent of $811/month. The local poverty rate of 4.1% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in New Carlisle, Indiana

How many schools are in New Carlisle, Indiana?

New Carlisle has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in New Carlisle, Indiana?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in New Carlisle is 7.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in New Carlisle, Indiana?

The top-ranked school in New Carlisle on MySchoolScout is Olive Township Elementary School with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in New Carlisle, Indiana?

The top-ranked elementary school in New Carlisle on MySchoolScout is Olive Township Elementary School with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best middle school in New Carlisle, Indiana?

The top-ranked middle school in New Carlisle on MySchoolScout is New Prairie Middle School with a composite score of 6.5/10.

What is the best high school in New Carlisle, Indiana?

The top-ranked high school in New Carlisle on MySchoolScout is New Prairie High School with a composite score of 6.9/10.

How many school districts serve New Carlisle, Indiana?

New Carlisle is served by 1 school district: New Prairie United School Corp.

What is the education level in New Carlisle, Indiana?

According to Census data, 30% of adults in New Carlisle have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in New Carlisle, Indiana?

The median household income in New Carlisle is approximately $79,464 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in New Carlisle, Indiana?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in New Carlisle is 18.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in New Carlisle, Indiana?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.