For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,744 students in Clarksville, IN (there are 3 private schools, serving 598 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Clarksville, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Clarksville, IN are Clarksville Middle School, Clarksville Elementary School and Clarksville Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarksville, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Clarksville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Clarksville, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarksville Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Ettel Ln
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-8235
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-8235
Grades: 5-8
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Clarksville Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 N Randolph Ave
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-1447
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-1447
Grades: PK-4
| 589 students
Rank: #33.
Clarksville Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Dr Dot Lewis Dr
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-8231
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-8231
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Rank: #44.
Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
748 Spicewood Dr
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 945-2387
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 945-2387
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #55.
Excel Center - Clarksville
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1329 Applegate Lane
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 283-7908
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 283-7908
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: #66.
Indiana Gateway Digital Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Ettel Lane
Clarksville, IN 47129
(844) 743-4437
Clarksville, IN 47129
(844) 743-4437
Grades: K-12
| 3,107 students
Rank: n/an/a
Indiana Gateway Alternative School
Alternative School
220 Ettel Lane
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-7753
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-7753
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
Clarksville, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
435 West Stansifer Ave
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-9644
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-9644
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clarksville, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Clarksville, IN include Clarksville Middle School, Clarksville Elementary School and Clarksville Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Clarksville?
7 public schools are located in Clarksville.
What percentage of students in Clarksville go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Clarksville are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clarksville?
Clarksville public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Clarksville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clarksville include: Parkwood Elementary School vs. Clarksville Elementary School
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