For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,422 students in 47220, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 142 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 47220, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 47220, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 47220 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 47220, IN have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 47220, IN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownstown Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N Elm St
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3453
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 S Base Rd
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3680
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 W Walnut St
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-4947
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-4947
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
47220, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jackson County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
150 E Sr 250
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-2981
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 47220, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 47220, IN include Brownstown Central High School, Brownstown Elementary School and Brownstown Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 47220?
3 public schools are located in 47220.
What percentage of students in 47220 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 47220 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 47220?
47220 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).
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