For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,295 students in Crawford County, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Crawford County, IN are East Crawford Elementary School, West Crawford Elementary School and South Crawford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Crawford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
518 Speed Rd
Milltown, IN 47145
(812) 633-4335
Milltown, IN 47145
(812) 633-4335
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
West Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5600 W Patoka School Rd
Eckerty, IN 47116
(812) 338-2916
Eckerty, IN 47116
(812) 338-2916
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
South Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
346 E Sr 62
Leavenworth, IN 47137
(812) 739-2210
Leavenworth, IN 47137
(812) 739-2210
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Crawford County Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
177 S 2nd St
Marengo, IN 47140
(812) 365-2116
Marengo, IN 47140
(812) 365-2116
Gr: 6-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Crawford County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1130 S Sr 66
Marengo, IN 47140
(812) 365-2125
Marengo, IN 47140
(812) 365-2125
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
1130 S St Rd 66
Marengo, IN 47140
(812) 365-2125
Marengo, IN 47140
(812) 365-2125
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Crawford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
608 E 5th St
English, IN 47118
(812) 338-2855
English, IN 47118
(812) 338-2855
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Crawford County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Crawford County, IN include East Crawford Elementary School, West Crawford Elementary School and South Crawford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Crawford County?
6 public schools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Crawford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Crawford County include: East Crawford Elementary School vs. West Crawford Elementary School, South Crawford Elementary School vs. West Crawford Elementary School, West Crawford Elementary School vs. East Crawford Elementary School
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