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Best Brownstown Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,422 students in Brownstown, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 142 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Brownstown, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).

The top-ranked public schools in Brownstown, IN are Brownstown Central High School, Brownstown Elementary School and Brownstown Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Brownstown, IN public schools have an score of 31% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Brownstown 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Brownstown, IN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Brownstown Central High School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
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500 N Elm St
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3453

Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #22.

Brownstown Elementary School

(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
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612 S Base Rd
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3680

Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #33.

Brownstown Central Middle School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
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520 W Walnut St
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-4947

Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

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Brownstown, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Jackson County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

150 E Sr 250
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-2981

Gr: 8-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Brownstown, IN?

The top-ranked public schools in Brownstown, IN include Brownstown Central High School, Brownstown Elementary School and Brownstown Central Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Brownstown?

3 public schools are located in Brownstown.

What percentage of students in Brownstown go to public school?

91% of all K-12 students in Brownstown are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).

What is the racial composition of students in Brownstown?

Brownstown public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).