For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,696 students in Charlestown, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Charlestown, IN are Pleasant Ridge Elementary School, Jonathan Jennings Elementary School and Charlestown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlestown, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Charlestown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Charlestown, IN (2025)
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
| 562 students
Rank: #22.
Jonathan Jennings Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
603 Market St
Charlestown, IN 47111
(812) 256-7284
Charlestown, IN 47111
(812) 256-7284
Grades: 3-5
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
Charlestown Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
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
| 616 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Charlestown, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Charlestown, IN include Pleasant Ridge Elementary School, Jonathan Jennings Elementary School and Charlestown Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Charlestown?
3 public elementary schools are located in Charlestown.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlestown?
Charlestown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Charlestown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Charlestown include: Jonathan Jennings Elementary School vs. Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
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