Top Anderson Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 12 public schools in Anderson, IN, serving 8,185 students. Anderson has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
- Anderson, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 62% statewide average). Schools in Anderson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Anderson, IN are Valley Grove Elementary School, Tenth Street Elementary School and Eastside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is less than the Indiana public school average of 17:1.
Top Anderson, IN Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Valley Grove Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 52%Rank:5/Bottom 50%2160 S 300 E10
Anderson, IN 46017
(765) 378-3393
Grades: K-5 | 584 students
- Tenth Street Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 55%Rank:5/Bottom 50%3124 E 10th St10
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2103
Grades: K-5 | 638 students
- Eastside Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 54%Rank:4/Bottom 50%844 N Scatterfield Rd10
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2101
Grades: K-5 | 636 students
- Edgewood Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50%3525 Winding Way10
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2119
Grades: K-5 | 292 students
- Anderson Preparatory Academy Charter School
Math: 38% | Reading: 52%Rank:3/Bottom 50%101 West 29th Street10
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 649-8472
Grades: K-12 | 747 students
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- Anderson Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 47%Rank:2/Bottom 50%2035 S Raible Ave10
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2092
Grades: K-5 | 629 students
- Erskine Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 42%Rank:2/Bottom 50%811 W 60th St10
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2099
Grades: K-5 | 639 students
- Highland Middle School Math: 36% | Reading: 45%Rank:2/Bottom 50%2108 E 200 N10
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Grades: 6-8 | 1,424 student
- Anderson High School Math: 20% | Reading: 30%Rank:1/Bottom 50%4610 Madison Ave10
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2037
Grades: 9-12 | 1,866 student
- Compass Alternative School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50%2010 Brentwood Drive10
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-6571
Grades: 6-9 | 77 students
- Excel Center - Anderson Charter School630 Nichols Ave
Anderson, IN 46016
(317) 524-3930
Grades: 10-12 | 334 students
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