For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 903 students in Covington, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 72 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Covington, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Covington, IN are Covington Elementary School, Covington Middle School and Covington Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Covington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Covington, IN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1110 7th St
Covington, IN 47932
(765) 793-2254
Covington, IN 47932
(765) 793-2254
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Covington Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
514 Railroad St
Covington, IN 47932
(765) 793-4451
Covington, IN 47932
(765) 793-4451
Gr: 6-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Covington Community High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1017 6th St
Covington, IN 47932
(765) 793-2286
Covington, IN 47932
(765) 793-2286
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Covington, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Covington, IN include Covington Elementary School, Covington Middle School and Covington Community High School.
How many public schools are located in Covington?
3 public schools are located in Covington.
What percentage of students in Covington go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Covington are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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