For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 913 students in Hanover, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hanover, IN are Southwestern Elementary School and Southwestern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanover, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hanover have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hanover, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
273 South Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-9400
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-9400
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
169 S Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-9500
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-9500
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hanover, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hanover, IN include Southwestern Elementary School and Southwestern Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hanover?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hanover.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover?
Hanover public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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