For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 646 students in 47162, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 47162, IN are New Washington Elementary School and New Washington Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 47162 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 47162, IN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47162, IN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
224 N Poplar St.
New Washington, IN 47162
(812) 293-3331
New Washington, IN 47162
(812) 293-3331
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
New Washington Middle/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
226 N Hwy 62
New Washington, IN 47162
(812) 293-3368
New Washington, IN 47162
(812) 293-3368
Gr: 6-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 47162, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 47162, IN include New Washington Elementary School and New Washington Middle/high School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 47162?
2 public elementary schools are located in 47162.
What is the racial composition of students in 47162?
47162 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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