For the 2026-27 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 8,713 students in Hancock County, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hancock County, IN are Eden Elementary School, Geist Elementary School and New Palestine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hancock County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eden Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8185 N Sr 9
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 326-3117
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 326-3117
Gr: K-3 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Geist Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14051 E 104th St
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 915-4260
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 915-4260
Gr: PK-4 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
New Palestine Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4801 S 500 W
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-5287
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-5287
Gr: PK-4 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Brandywine Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
413 E 400 S
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-7396
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-7396
Gr: PK-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Jb Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1331 N Blue Rd
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-4491
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-4491
Gr: PK-3 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2337 S 600 W
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-6747
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-6747
Gr: PK-4 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Harris Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 W Park Ave
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 467-6731
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 467-6731
Gr: K-3 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
New Palestine Intermediate School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5613 W 200 South
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4463
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4463
Gr: 5-6 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Mccordsville Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7177 N 600 W
Mccordsville, IN 46055
(317) 336-7760
Mccordsville, IN 46055
(317) 336-7760
Gr: K-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Eastern Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10450 E 250 N
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5829
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5829
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
Maxwell Intermediate School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 N Main St
Maxwell, IN 46154
(317) 326-3121
Maxwell, IN 46154
(317) 326-3121
Gr: 4-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
Mt Comfort Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5694 W 300 N
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 894-7667
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 894-7667
Gr: K-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1313.
Fortville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8414 N 200 W
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3180
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3180
Gr: K-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1414.
Mt Vernon Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1862 W Sr 234
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3160
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3160
Gr: 6-8 | 1,150 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1515.
Greenfield Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
204 W Park Ave
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-6827
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-6827
Gr: 4-6 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1616.
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 Polk St
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-1492
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-1492
Gr: K-3 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1717.
Geist Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6058 W 900 N
Mccordsville, IN 46055
(317) 335-1158
Mccordsville, IN 46055
(317) 335-1158
Gr: K-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1818.
Eastern Hancock Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10380 E 250 N
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5324
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5324
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hancock-south Madison Joint Srvs (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1834 Fields Blvd
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9219
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9219
Gr: PK-12
8414 North 200 West
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 482-0021
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 482-0021
Gr: 5-6 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hancock County, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hancock County, IN include Eden Elementary School, Geist Elementary School and New Palestine Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hancock County?
17 public elementary schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hancock County include: Maxwell Intermediate School vs. Greenfield Intermediate School, Greenfield Intermediate School vs. Maxwell Intermediate School, Weston Elementary School vs. Jb Stephens Elementary School
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