For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 829 students in Austin, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Austin, IN are Austin Elementary School and Austin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Austin, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Austin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Austin, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Hwy 31
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8743
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8743
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #22.
Austin Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Hwy 31
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8740
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8740
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Austin, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Austin, IN include Austin Elementary School and Austin Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Austin?
2 public elementary schools are located in Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in Austin?
Austin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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