For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 576 students in Ferdinand, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ferdinand, IN are Nancy Hanks Elementary School and Ferdinand Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ferdinand, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ferdinand have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% 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 Ferdinand, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nancy Hanks Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19260 N Sr 162
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Ferdinand Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
402 E 8th St
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Gr: PK-4 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ferdinand, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ferdinand, IN include Nancy Hanks Elementary School and Ferdinand Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ferdinand?
2 public elementary schools are located in Ferdinand.
What is the racial composition of students in Ferdinand?
Ferdinand 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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