For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,015 students in Rush County, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rush County, IN are Rushville Elementary School, Milroy Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rush County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rush County 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), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rush County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rushville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Milroy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 N Pleasant St
Milroy, IN 46156
(765) 629-2323
Milroy, IN 46156
(765) 629-2323
Gr: K-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7178 Us Hwy 52
Arlington, IN 46104
(765) 663-2416
Arlington, IN 46104
(765) 663-2416
Gr: K-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Mays Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rush County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
411 E 2nd St
Carthage, IN 46115
(765) 565-6309
Carthage, IN 46115
(765) 565-6309
Gr: K-4 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
929 E South St
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5035
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5035
Gr: K-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
400 West 16th St
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-2961
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-2961
Gr: PK-6
410 W 16 St
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1509
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1509
Gr: PK-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rush County, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rush County, IN include Rushville Elementary School, Milroy Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rush County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Rush County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rush County?
Rush County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Rush County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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