Best Public Schools in Zip Code 46148

The 46148 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving a predominantly white student population with varying levels of economic disadvantage. While the middle school, Knightstown Intermediate School, stands out as the highest-performing in the area, the high schools generally underperform compared to state and district averages.

Knightstown Elementary School and Knightstown Intermediate School have relatively high proficiency rates in ILEARN English Language Arts and Math, exceeding the C A Beard Memorial School Corp and state averages. In contrast, Knightstown High School and New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy have lower SAT proficiency rates, with the latter school significantly underperforming the New Castle Community School Corp average.

Despite its low statewide ranking, New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy stands out with a very low chronic absenteeism rate and a small student-teacher ratio, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. Meanwhile, Knightstown Intermediate School is the highest-performing school in the area, with strong academic performance and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate.