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Rensselaer, Indiana · ZIP 47978

Schools Near Rensselaer

OverviewCrime DataSchools

Overall ScoreiWeighted average of two sub-scores: Crime & Safety (53%) and Schools (47%). Affordability is shown as context and is not weighted into the overall.

81OUT OF 100

Good

Crime & SafetyiBased on the best available local, FBI agency, county, or state-remainder reported-crime tier. Higher scores mean a lower reported rate relative to the applicable benchmark.

95

95/100

Excellent

SchoolsiBased on reported math and reading proficiency plus grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates are used when ZIP-level reporting is sparse; if no proficiency signal is available, the score is limited to grade-band coverage.

66

66/100

Fair

AffordabilityiHow the available home value or price metric compares within the state — a higher score means more affordable, lower means pricier. It is context only.

48

48/100

Mid-Market

Nearby Neighborhoods

Fair Oaks, IndianaFair OaksZIP 47943
78▼3 vs here
Wheatfield, IndianaWheatfieldZIP 46392
82▲1 vs here
Francesville, IndianaFrancesvilleZIP 47946
69▼12 vs here
Medaryville, IndianaMedaryvilleZIP 47957
69▼12 vs here

Area School Performance

Schools Listed

4

Avg Math Proficiency

47%

Avg Reading Proficiency

49%

School Score

66/100

Grades
Van Rensselaer Elementary School03–05329
62%
55%
Rensselaer Central Middle School06–08363
46%
46%
Rensselaer Central High School09–12432
32%
47%
Rensselaer Central Primary SchoolPK–02398Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

About School Ratings

Directory and enrollment data comes from NCES Common Core of Data. Proficiency uses U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22 results and reflects state-defined assessment standards, which are not directly comparable across states.

The school score of 66/100 combines reported math and reading proficiency (65%) with grade-band coverage (35%). Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse.

Last refreshed — School data: Aug 2026