For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 214 students in Dunkirk, IN.
The top-ranked public school in Dunkirk, IN is West Jay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunkirk, IN public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Dunkirk have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Dunkirk, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Jay Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Highland Ave
Dunkirk, IN 47336
(765) 768-6075
Dunkirk, IN 47336
(765) 768-6075
Gr: K-6 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dunkirk, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Dunkirk, IN include West Jay Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dunkirk?
1 public schools are located in Dunkirk.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunkirk?
Dunkirk public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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