For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,377 students in Dearborn County, IN (there are 4 private schools, serving 400 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Dearborn County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dearborn County, IN are North Dearborn Elementary School, Dillsboro Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dearborn County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Dearborn County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Dearborn County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Dearborn Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27650 Sawmill Road
West Harrison, IN 47060
(812) 576-1900
West Harrison, IN 47060
(812) 576-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Dillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13200 North St
Dillsboro, IN 47018
(812) 432-5438
Dillsboro, IN 47018
(812) 432-5438
Gr: K-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Short St
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7279
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7279
Gr: 3-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Bright Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22593 State Line Rd
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 637-4600
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 637-4600
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9387 Sr 48
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-1140
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-1140
Gr: K-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Lawrenceburg High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Blvd
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7219
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7219
Gr: 9-12 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
South Dearborn Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5850 Squire Pl
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-6298
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-6298
Gr: 7-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Greendale Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Tiger Blvd
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7259
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7259
Gr: 6-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
South Dearborn High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5770 Highlander Dr
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-3772
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-3772
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Aurora Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6098 Squire Pl
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-2222
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-2222
Gr: PK-6 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Tiger Blvd
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7239
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7239
Gr: PK-2 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dearborn County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Dearborn County, IN include North Dearborn Elementary School, Dillsboro Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dearborn County?
11 public schools are located in Dearborn County.
What percentage of students in Dearborn County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Dearborn County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dearborn County?
Dearborn County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Dearborn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dearborn County include: South Dearborn High School vs. Lawrenceburg High School, Lawrenceburg High School vs. South Dearborn High School, South Dearborn Middle School vs. Greendale Middle School
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