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6.7 avg / 10

Best Schools in Roachdale, Indiana

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.7/10
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Choosing a school in Roachdale?

Use this page to compare every school in Roachdale 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.

North Putnam SR High School

7.1/10

High · North Putnam Community Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Roachdale Elementary School

6.6/10

Elementary · North Putnam Community Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

North Putnam Middle School

6.4/10

Middle · North Putnam Community Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Roachdale for 2026 are North Putnam SR High School (7.1/10), Roachdale Elementary School (6.6/10), and North Putnam Middle School (6.4/10), 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

6.7

out of 10

Median Home

$123,500

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Roachdale

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 North Putnam SR High School 7.1 / 10
2 Roachdale Elementary School 6.6 / 10
3 North Putnam Middle School 6.4 / 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
6.7/10

33% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$82,656

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$123,500

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
20%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
32 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
84%

Of occupied housing units

How Roachdale compares

Indiana rank

#90 of 218

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Indiana avg (6.3)

Median household income

$83k

115% of Indiana median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Roachdale, Indiana

Roachdale, 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 6.7 out of 10, schools in Roachdale show moderate performance 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 Roachdale is North Putnam SR High School with a composite score of 7.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Roachdale is served by 1 school district: North Putnam Community Schools. These districts collectively serve 1,375 students.

Roachdale's community shows 20% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $82,656. The poverty rate in the area is 13.8%.

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: 46172 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 210 students · Pre-K–5th 6.6

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 288 students · 6th–8th 6.4

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 432 students · 9th–12th 7.1

Schools in Roachdale

Roachdale, Indiana · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$82,656

Median Home Value

$123,500

Median Rent

$978/mo

Population

2,215

College Educated

20%

Homeownership

84%

Avg Commute

32 min

Poverty Rate

13.8%

Community Profile

Roachdale has a median household income of $82,656. It is a community where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $123,500, with a median rent of $978/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.8%. The average commute for residents is 32 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Roachdale, Indiana

How many schools are in Roachdale, Indiana?

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

What is the average school rating in Roachdale, Indiana?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Roachdale is 6.7 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 Roachdale, Indiana?

The top-ranked school in Roachdale on MySchoolScout is North Putnam SR High School with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Roachdale, Indiana?

The top-ranked elementary school in Roachdale on MySchoolScout is Roachdale Elementary School with a composite score of 6.6/10.

What is the best middle school in Roachdale, Indiana?

The top-ranked middle school in Roachdale on MySchoolScout is North Putnam Middle School with a composite score of 6.4/10.

What is the best high school in Roachdale, Indiana?

The top-ranked high school in Roachdale on MySchoolScout is North Putnam SR High School with a composite score of 7.1/10.

How many school districts serve Roachdale, Indiana?

Roachdale is served by 1 school district: North Putnam Community Schools.

What is the education level in Roachdale, Indiana?

According to Census data, 20% of adults in Roachdale have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Roachdale, Indiana?

The median household income in Roachdale is approximately $82,656 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Roachdale, Indiana?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Roachdale is 14.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Roachdale, 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.