For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,008 students in Montgomery, IN (there are 11 private schools, serving 749 private students). 57% of all K-12 students in Montgomery, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery, IN are Barr Reeve Middle/high School and Barr Reeve Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Montgomery, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barr Reeve Middle/high School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
627 N 3rd St
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3265
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3265
Grades: 6-12
| 500 students
Rank: #22.
Barr Reeve Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
627 N 3rd St
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3224
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3224
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Montgomery, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
298 N 3rd St
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3235
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3235
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Montgomery, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery, IN include Barr Reeve Middle/high School and Barr Reeve Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery?
2 public schools are located in Montgomery.
What percentage of students in Montgomery go to public school?
57% of all K-12 students in Montgomery are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery?
Montgomery public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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