For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 953 students in Brownstown, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brownstown, IN are Brownstown Elementary School and Brownstown Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brownstown, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brownstown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Brownstown, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brownstown Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 S Base Rd
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3680
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3680
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #22.
Brownstown Central Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 W Walnut St
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-4947
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-4947
Grades: 6-8
| 317 students
Brownstown, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jackson County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
150 E Sr 250
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-2981
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-2981
Grades: 8-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Brownstown, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brownstown, IN include Brownstown Elementary School and Brownstown Central Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brownstown?
2 public elementary schools are located in Brownstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Brownstown?
Brownstown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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