For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,951 students in 47240, IN (there are , serving 360 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 47240, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 47240, IN are North Decatur Elementary School, Greensburg Elementary School and North Decatur Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 47240 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 47240, IN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47240, IN Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Decatur Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 N Sr 3
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-9215
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-9215
Gr: K-6 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Greensburg Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 N Big Blue Ave
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-8112
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-8112
Gr: PK-5 | 1,029 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
North Decatur Jr-sr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3172 N Sr 3
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-4204
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-4204
Gr: 7-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
South Decatur Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9302 S Cr 420 W
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 591-3115
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 591-3115
Gr: PK-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Greensburg Community High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 E Central Ave
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-7176
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-7176
Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Greensburg Community Jr High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 E Central Ave
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-7523
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-7523
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
South Decatur Jr-sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8885 S Sr 3
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 591-3330
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 591-3330
Gr: 7-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
47240, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
310 W Washington St
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-8117
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-8117
Gr: K-1 | 327 students Minority enrollment: 3%
315 S Ireland St
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-2881
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-2881
Gr: 4-5 | 309 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 47240, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in 47240, IN include North Decatur Elementary School, Greensburg Elementary School and North Decatur Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in 47240?
7 public schools are located in 47240.
What percentage of students in 47240 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 47240 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 47240?
47240 public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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