For the 2025 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 14,805 students in Hancock County, IN (there are , serving 453 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Hancock County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Hancock County, IN are Eden Elementary School, Geist Elementary School and New Palestine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Hancock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eden Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8185 N Sr 9
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 326-3117
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 326-3117
Gr: K-3 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Geist Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14051 E 104th St
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 915-4260
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 915-4260
Gr: PK-4 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
New Palestine Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4801 S 500 W
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-5287
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-5287
Gr: PK-4 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Brandywine Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
413 E 400 S
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-7396
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-7396
Gr: PK-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Jb Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1331 N Blue Rd
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-4491
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-4491
Gr: PK | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2337 S 600 W
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-6747
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-6747
Gr: PK-4 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Harris Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 W Park Ave
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 467-6731
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 467-6731
Gr: K-3 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
New Palestine Intermediate School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5613 W 200 South
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4463
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4463
Gr: 5-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
New Palestine Jr High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2279 S 600 W
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4487
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4487
Gr: 7-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Mccordsville Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7177 N 600 W
Mccordsville, IN 46055
(317) 336-7760
Mccordsville, IN 46055
(317) 336-7760
Gr: K-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Eastern Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10450 E 250 N
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5829
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5829
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
New Palestine High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4485 S Victory Dr
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4417
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4417
Gr: 9-12 | 1,217 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Maxwell Intermediate School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 N Main St
Maxwell, IN 46154
(317) 326-3121
Maxwell, IN 46154
(317) 326-3121
Gr: 4-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1414.
Mt Comfort Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5694 W 300 N
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 894-7667
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 894-7667
Gr: K-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1515.
Mt Vernon High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8112 N 200 W
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3131
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3131
Gr: 9-12 | 1,455 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1616.
Fortville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8414 N 200 W
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3180
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3180
Gr: K-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1717.
Mt Vernon Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1862 W Sr 234
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3160
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3160
Gr: 6-8 | 1,105 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
Greenfield-central High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 N Broadway
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9211
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9211
Gr: 9-12 | 1,430 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1919.
Greenfield Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
204 W Park Ave
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-6827
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-6827
Gr: 4-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2020.
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 Polk St
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-1492
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-1492
Gr: K-3 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2121.
Geist Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6058 W 900 N
Mccordsville, IN 46055
(317) 335-1158
Mccordsville, IN 46055
(317) 335-1158
Gr: K-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2222.
Eastern Hancock Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10380 E 250 N
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5324
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5324
Gr: 6-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2323.
Greenfield Central Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1440 N Franklin
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 477-4616
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 477-4616
Gr: 7-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
1806 W Sr 234
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3100
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3100
Gr: PK | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 71:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Hancock County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10320 E 250 N
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5595
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5595
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Hancock-south Madison Joint Srvs (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1834 Fields Blvd
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9219
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9219
Gr: PK-12
8414 North 200 West
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 482-0021
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 482-0021
Gr: 5-6 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hancock County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Hancock County, IN include Eden Elementary School, Geist Elementary School and New Palestine Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hancock County?
24 public schools are located in Hancock County.
What percentage of students in Hancock County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Hancock County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hancock County include: Maxwell Intermediate School vs. Greenfield Intermediate School, Greenfield Intermediate School vs. Maxwell Intermediate School, Weston Elementary School vs. Jb Stephens Elementary School
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