Top 5 Best 47265 Indiana Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,078 students in 47265, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 244 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 47265, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 47265, IN are Brush Creek Elementary School, Jennings County Middle School and Jennings County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 47265 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 47265, IN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 47265, IN Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brush Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4275 E Us Hwy 50
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 458-6582
Grades: K-6
| 293 students
Rank: #22.
Jennings County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
820 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4940
Grades: 7-8
| 620 students
Rank: #33.
Jennings County High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-5588
Grades: 9-12
| 1,174 students
Rank: #44.
Sand Creek Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 W Cr 500 N
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 352-9343
Grades: PK-6
| 398 students
Rank: #55.
North Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
810 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4903
Grades: PK-6
| 593 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 47265 Indiana

47265, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Webster St
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-7830
Grades: PK-K
| 144 students
1200 West O And M Ave
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-2905
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 47265, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 47265, IN include Brush Creek Elementary School, Jennings County Middle School and Jennings County High School.
How many public schools are located in 47265?
5 public schools are located in 47265.
What percentage of students in 47265 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 47265 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 47265?
47265 public schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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