For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,113 students in Newburgh, IN (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,561 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Newburgh, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%). Newburgh has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
The top ranked public schools in Newburgh, IN are Newburgh Elementary School, Sharon Elementary School and John H Castle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newburgh, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Newburgh have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Newburgh, IN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newburgh Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
306 State St
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-8921
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-8921
Grades: K-5
| 602 students
Rank: #22.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7300 Sharon Rd
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-3349
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-3349
Grades: K-5
| 689 students
Rank: #33.
John H Castle Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3077 Hwy 261
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-8878
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-8878
Grades: K-5
| 974 students
Rank: #44.
Castle North Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2800 Hwy 261
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-7347
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-7347
Grades: 6-8
| 819 students
Rank: #55.
Castle South Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3711 Casey Rd
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 490-7930
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 490-7930
Grades: 6-8
| 730 students
Rank: #66.
Yankeetown Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7422 Yankeetown Rd
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-8500
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-8500
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #77.
Castle High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3344 Hwy 261
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-3331
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-3331
Grades: 9-12
| 1,944 students
Rank: n/an/a
Warrick County Preschool
Special Education School
3199 Sr 261
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 897-6578
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 897-6578
Grades: PK
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newburgh, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Newburgh, IN include Newburgh Elementary School, Sharon Elementary School and John H Castle Elementary School. Newburgh has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public schools are located in Newburgh, IN?
8 public schools are located in Newburgh, IN.
What percentage of students in Newburgh, IN go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Newburgh, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newburgh, IN?
Newburgh, IN public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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