For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 12,606 students in Bartholomew County, IN (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,797 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Bartholomew County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Bartholomew County, IN are Csa Lincoln Campus, Southside Elementary School and Columbus North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bartholomew County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Bartholomew County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Bartholomew County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Csa Lincoln Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 5th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4447
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4447
Grades: K-6
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1320 W 200 S
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4423
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4423
Grades: PK-6
| 905 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus North High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4432
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4432
Grades: 9-12
| 2,224 students
Rank: #44.
Parkside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Parkside Dr
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4314
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4314
Grades: PK-6
| 727 students
Rank: #55.
Rockcreek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13000 E 200 S
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 579-5221
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 579-5221
Grades: PK-6
| 353 students
Rank: #66.
Hope Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9575 N Sr 9
Hope, IN 47246
(812) 546-5001
Hope, IN 47246
(812) 546-5001
Grades: K-6
| 528 students
Rank: #77.
Northside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 27th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4405
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4405
Grades: 7-8
| 904 students
Rank: #88.
W D Richards Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3311 Fairlawn Dr
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4311
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4311
Grades: PK-6
| 584 students
Rank: #99.
Columbus East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
230 S Marr Rd
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4369
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4369
Grades: 9-12
| 1,535 students
Rank: #1010.
Hauser Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9273 N Sr 9
Hope, IN 47246
(812) 546-4421
Hope, IN 47246
(812) 546-4421
Grades: 7-12
| 444 students
Rank: #1111.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 7th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4287
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4287
Grades: 7-8
| 859 students
Rank: #1212.
Csa Fodrea Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Illinois St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4321
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4321
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
L F Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4505 Waycross Dr
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4317
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4317
Grades: PK-6
| 471 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2675 California
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4307
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4307
Grades: PK-6
| 677 students
Rank: #1515.
Mount Healthy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12150 S Sr 58
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-2463
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-2463
Grades: PK-6
| 402 students
Rank: #1616.
Clifty Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4625 E 50 N
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4342
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4342
Grades: PK-6
| 636 students
Rank: #1717.
Taylorsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9711 Walnut St
Taylorsville, IN 47280
(812) 526-5448
Taylorsville, IN 47280
(812) 526-5448
Grades: PK-6
| 590 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Area Career Connection
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Richard L Johnson Early Educ Center
Magnet School
1209 S Sycamore St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4569
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4569
Grades: PK
| 65 students
Bartholomew County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4355 East 600 North 120
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 372-4849
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 372-4849
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
International School Of Columbus (Closed 2015)
Charter School
3136 N National Rd-suite E
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 314-7078
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 314-7078
Grades: 7-12
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bartholomew County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Bartholomew County, IN include Csa Lincoln Campus, Southside Elementary School and Columbus North High School.
How many public schools are located in Bartholomew County?
19 public schools are located in Bartholomew County.
What percentage of students in Bartholomew County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Bartholomew County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bartholomew County?
Bartholomew County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Bartholomew County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bartholomew County include: Northside Middle School vs. Central Middle School, Central Middle School vs. Northside Middle School, Columbus East High School vs. Columbus North High School
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