For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,258 students in Charlestown, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 39 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Charlestown, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Charlestown, IN are Pleasant Ridge Elementary School, Charlestown Senior High School and Jonathan Jennings Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlestown, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Charlestown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Charlestown, IN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 Monroe St
Charlestown, IN 47111
(812) 256-7286
Charlestown, IN 47111
(812) 256-7286
Grades: PK-2
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
Charlestown Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Monroe/park Sts
Charlestown, IN 47111
(812) 256-3328
Charlestown, IN 47111
(812) 256-3328
Grades: 9-12
| 717 students
Rank: #33.
Jonathan Jennings Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
603 Market St
Charlestown, IN 47111
(812) 256-7284
Charlestown, IN 47111
(812) 256-7284
Grades: 3-5
| 474 students
Rank: #44.
Charlestown Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8804 High Jackson Rd
Charlestown, IN 47111
(812) 256-6363
Charlestown, IN 47111
(812) 256-6363
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Charlestown, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Charlestown, IN include Pleasant Ridge Elementary School, Charlestown Senior High School and Jonathan Jennings Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Charlestown, IN?
4 public schools are located in Charlestown, IN.
What percentage of students in Charlestown, IN go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Charlestown, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Charlestown, IN?
Charlestown, IN public schools minority enrollment is 21% 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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