For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,050 students in Waterloo, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Waterloo, IN are Dekalb High School, Dekalb Middle School and Waterloo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterloo, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Waterloo have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Waterloo, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dekalb High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3424 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1012
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1012
Gr: 9-12 | 1,052 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Dekalb Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3338 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1013
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1013
Gr: 6-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Douglas St
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1011
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1011
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Waterloo, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Waterloo, IN include Dekalb High School, Dekalb Middle School and Waterloo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waterloo?
3 public schools are located in Waterloo.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterloo?
Waterloo public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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