For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 621 students in Rising Sun, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rising Sun, IN are Ohio County Elementary School and Ohio County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rising Sun, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rising Sun have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rising Sun, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ohio County Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
436 S Mulberry St
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2626
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2626
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Ohio County Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
436 S Mulberry St
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2626
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2626
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rising Sun, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rising Sun, IN include Ohio County Elementary School and Ohio County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rising Sun?
2 public elementary schools are located in Rising Sun.
What is the racial composition of students in Rising Sun?
Rising Sun public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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