Best Seymour Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,747 students in Seymour, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Seymour, IN are Emerson Elementary School, Cortland Elementary School and Seymour-redding Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seymour, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Seymour have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Seymour, IN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Emerson Dr
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-2596
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Cortland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6687 N Cr 400 E
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7483
Gr: K-5 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Seymour-redding Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 N Ewing St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5621
Gr: PK-4 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Seymour Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
920 N O'brien St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5453
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Seymour-jackson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
508 B Ave East
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5709
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Margaret R Brown Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Miller Ln
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5539
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 S Poplar St.
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 525-9571
Gr: 5-6 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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Seymour, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
321 E 16th St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-0593
Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Seymour, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Seymour, IN include Emerson Elementary School, Cortland Elementary School and Seymour-redding Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Seymour?
7 public elementary schools are located in Seymour.
What is the racial composition of students in Seymour?
Seymour public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Seymour are often viewed compared to one another?

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