For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,114 students in Clinton, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clinton, IN are Central Elementary School, Van Duyn Elementary School and South Vermillion Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Clinton, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
208 S 9th St
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7731
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7731
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Van Duyn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15095 S Range Line Rd
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7761
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7761
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
South Vermillion Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 W Wildcat Dr
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7727
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7727
Gr: 5-8 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Clinton, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
72 E 1100 S
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7718
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7718
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clinton, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clinton, IN include Central Elementary School, Van Duyn Elementary School and South Vermillion Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clinton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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