Top 5 Best Martinsville Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,011 students in Martinsville, IN (there are 3 private schools, serving 481 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Martinsville, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Martinsville, IN are Centerton Elementary School, Waverly Elementary School and Green Township Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martinsville, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Martinsville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Martinsville, IN (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centerton Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6075 High St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(317) 831-3410
Grades: PK-4
| 130 students
Rank: #22.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8525 Waverly Rd
Martinsville, IN 46151
(317) 831-9218
Grades: PK-6
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Green Township Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6275 Maple Grove Rd
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-0505
Grades: PK-4
| 143 students
Rank: #44.
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1359 E Columbus St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-8488
Grades: PK-4
| 418 students
Rank: #55.
Poston Road Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
139 E Poston Rd
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-8408
Grades: PK-4
| 246 students
Rank: #66.
Martinsville High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1360 E Gray St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-5571
Grades: 9-12
| 1,315 students
Rank: #77.
Bell Intermediate Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1459 E Columbus St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-6675
Grades: 5-6
| 510 students
Rank: #88.
South Elementary School Of Communications
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Artesian Ave
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 349-1486
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
Rank: #99.
John R. Wooden Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
109 East Garfield St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-6628
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Martinsville, Indiana

Martinsville, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
389 E Jackson St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-6611
Grades: K-5
| 179 students
159 N 2nd St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-5571
Grades: 10-12
| 36 students
109 E Garfield St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-6628
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
1459 E Columbus St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-6675
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Martinsville, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Martinsville, IN include Centerton Elementary School, Waverly Elementary School and Green Township Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Martinsville?
9 public schools are located in Martinsville.
What percentage of students in Martinsville go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Martinsville are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Martinsville?
Martinsville public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Martinsville are often viewed compared to one another?

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