For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,381 students in Lawrence County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence County, IN are Shawswick Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lawrence County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shawswick Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
71 Shawswick School Rd
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3115
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3115
Grades: K-6
| 457 students
Rank: #22.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2024 W 16th St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-3301
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-3301
Grades: K-6
| 502 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2014 'f' St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-6311
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-6311
Grades: K-6
| 342 students
Rank: #44.
Needmore Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
278 Trogdon Lane
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2192
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2192
Grades: K-6
| 263 students
Rank: #55.
Oolitic School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
903 Hoosier Ave
Oolitic, IN 47451
(812) 275-3885
Oolitic, IN 47451
(812) 275-3885
Grades: K-8
| 479 students
Rank: #66.
Burris Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1755 Hancock Ave
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-2509
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-2509
Grades: 3-5
| 334 students
Rank: #77.
Mitchell Jr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Bishop Blvd
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3747
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3747
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Rank: #88.
Lawrence County Independent Schools
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
223 Old Farm Road
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 277-9803
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 277-9803
Grades: K-8
| 301 students
Rank: n/an/a
1081 Teke Burton Dr
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3834
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3834
Grades: PK-2
| 344 students
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Englewood School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3203 Washington Ave
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-8876
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-8876
Grades: K-11
| 28 students
223 Old Farm Rd
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2376
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2376
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
580 Diamond Rd
Heltonville, IN 47436
(812) 834-6632
Heltonville, IN 47436
(812) 834-6632
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
278 Trogdon Lane
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2192
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2192
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
903 Hoosier Ave
Oolitic, IN 47451
(812) 275-7551
Oolitic, IN 47451
(812) 275-7551
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1701 Brian Lane Way
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-2333
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-2333
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
71 Shawswick School Rd
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-6121
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-6121
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
126 Brick Street
Springville, IN 47462
(812) 279-1388
Springville, IN 47462
(812) 279-1388
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
420 'w' St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-4821
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-4821
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence County, IN include Shawswick Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lawrence County, IN?
9 public elementary schools are located in Lawrence County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County, IN?
Lawrence County, IN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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