For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,986 students in Montgomery County, IN.
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, IN are Sugar Creek Elementary School, Ladoga Elementary School and Lester B Sommer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4702 E 300 N
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 794-4855
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 794-4855
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Ladoga Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
418 E Taylor St
Ladoga, IN 47954
(765) 942-2203
Ladoga, IN 47954
(765) 942-2203
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lester B Sommer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3794 W Us 136
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-3979
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-3979
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6895 N 100 W
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 339-4403
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 339-4403
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
New Market Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N Third St
New Market, IN 47965
(765) 866-0740
New Market, IN 47965
(765) 866-0740
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rd 775 E
New Ross, IN 47968
(765) 362-0542
New Ross, IN 47968
(765) 362-0542
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Southmont Jr High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6460 Us 231 South
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 866-2023
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 866-2023
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Southmont Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6425 Us 231 S
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 866-0350
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 866-0350
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
North Montgomery Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
482 W 580 N
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 364-1071
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 364-1071
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
North Montgomery High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5945 Us 231 N
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-5140
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-5140
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Crawfordsville Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Athenian Dr
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2340
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2340
Gr: 9-12 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Mollie B Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Elm St
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2691
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2691
Gr: 4-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1313.
Meredith Nicholson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Lane Ave
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2607
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2607
Gr: 2-3 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
Crawfordsville Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 Wallace Ave
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2992
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2992
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
500 E Jefferson St
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-0005
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-0005
Gr: PK | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
800 Fairview Ave
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2886
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2886
Gr: K-1 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beard Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1601 E College
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2690
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2690
Gr: PK
506 E Green St
Waveland, IN 47989
(765) 435-2465
Waveland, IN 47989
(765) 435-2465
Gr: K-6 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
West Central In Special Srvs Coop (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
808 W Pike St
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-3407
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-3407
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, IN include Sugar Creek Elementary School, Ladoga Elementary School and Lester B Sommer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery County?
16 public schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public schools minority enrollment is 17% 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 Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Montgomery County include: North Montgomery Middle School vs. Crawfordsville Middle School, Crawfordsville Middle School vs. North Montgomery Middle School, Southmont Sr High School vs. North Montgomery High School
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