For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 986 students in Union Mills, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Union Mills, IN are South Central Elementary School and South Central Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union Mills, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Union Mills have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Union Mills, IN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Central Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9808 S 600 W
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2269
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2269
Gr: PK-6 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
South Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9808 S 600 W
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2266
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2266
Gr: 7-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Union Mills, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Union Mills, IN include South Central Elementary School and South Central Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Union Mills?
2 public schools are located in Union Mills.
What is the racial composition of students in Union Mills?
Union Mills public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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