For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,947 students in Rush County, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 152 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Rush County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Rush County, IN are Rushville Elementary School, Benjamin Rush Middle School and Milroy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rush County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Rush County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Rush County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rushville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
390 W 16th St
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1616
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1616
Grades: PK-6
| 631 students
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Rush Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 N Sexton St
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-2968
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-2968
Grades: 7-8
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Milroy Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 N Pleasant St
Milroy, IN 46156
(765) 629-2323
Milroy, IN 46156
(765) 629-2323
Grades: K-6
| 151 students
Rank: #44.
Rushville Consolidated High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Lions Path
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-3901
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-3901
Grades: 9-12
| 645 students
Rank: #55.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7178 Us Hwy 52
Arlington, IN 46104
(765) 663-2416
Arlington, IN 46104
(765) 663-2416
Grades: K-6
| 116 students
Rank: #66.
Mays Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
929 E South Street
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5577
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5577
Grades: PK-8
| 117 students
Rush County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
411 E 2nd St
Carthage, IN 46115
(765) 565-6309
Carthage, IN 46115
(765) 565-6309
Grades: K-4
| 87 students
929 E South St
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5035
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5035
Grades: K-6
| 150 students
400 West 16th St
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-2961
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-2961
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
410 W 16 St
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1509
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1509
Grades: PK-6
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rush County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Rush County, IN include Rushville Elementary School, Benjamin Rush Middle School and Milroy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rush County?
6 public schools are located in Rush County.
What percentage of students in Rush County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Rush County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rush County?
Rush County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Rush County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rush County include: Arlington Elementary School vs. Milroy Elementary School, Milroy Elementary School vs. Arlington Elementary School, Rushville Elementary School vs. Milroy Elementary School
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