For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,285 students in 47454, IN.
The top ranked public schools in 47454, IN are Throop Elementary School and Paoli Jr & Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 47454 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 47454, IN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47454, IN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Throop Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Elm St
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-3537
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-3537
Grades: PK-6
| 714 students
Rank: #22.
Paoli Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Elm St
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-3905
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-3905
Grades: 7-12
| 571 students
47454, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lost River Career Cooperative (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
600 Elm Street - Suite 1
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-4818
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-4818
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
South Central Area Special Ed (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
600 Elm St - Ste 2
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-2089
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-2089
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 47454, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 47454, IN include Throop Elementary School and Paoli Jr & Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in 47454?
2 public schools are located in 47454.
What is the racial composition of students in 47454?
47454 public schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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