Top 3 Best Aurora Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,720 students in Aurora, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 164 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Aurora, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Aurora, IN are Manchester Elementary School, South Dearborn Middle School and South Dearborn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Aurora, IN (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9387 Sr 48
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-1140
Grades: K-6
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
South Dearborn Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5850 Squire Pl
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-6298
Grades: 7-8
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
South Dearborn High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5770 Highlander Dr
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-3772
Grades: 9-12
| 689 students
Rank: #44.
Aurora Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6098 Squire Pl
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-2222
Grades: PK-6
| 511 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Aurora, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Aurora, IN include Manchester Elementary School, South Dearborn Middle School and South Dearborn High School.
How many public schools are located in Aurora, IN?
4 public schools are located in Aurora, IN.
What percentage of students in Aurora, IN go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Aurora, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora, IN?
Aurora, IN public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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