For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 646 students in 47162, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 47162, IN are New Washington Elementary School and New Washington Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 47162 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 47162, IN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47162, IN Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
224 N Poplar St.
New Washington, IN 47162
(812) 293-3331
New Washington, IN 47162
(812) 293-3331
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
New Washington Middle/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
226 N Hwy 62
New Washington, IN 47162
(812) 293-3368
New Washington, IN 47162
(812) 293-3368
Gr: 6-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 47162, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 47162, IN include New Washington Elementary School and New Washington Middle/high School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 47162?
2 public elementary schools are located in 47162.
What is the racial composition of students in 47162?
47162 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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