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Best Public Elementary Schools in Harrison County (2026)
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Best Harrison County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,556 students in Harrison County, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harrison County, IN are Morgan Elementary School, Heth-washington Elementary School and South Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Harrison County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12225 Hwy 135 Ne
Palmyra, IN 47164
(812) 364-6138
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Heth-washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2450 Heth-washington Rd Sw
Central, IN 47110
(812) 732-4766
Gr: PK-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
South Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6595 E Hwy 11 Se
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2973
Gr: PK-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Corydon Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 High School Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-6548
Gr: 4-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Lanesville Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2725 Crestview Ave Ne
Lanesville, IN 47136
(812) 952-3000
Gr: K-6 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Corydon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
506 Country Club Rd Ne
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4183
Gr: PK-3 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
New Middletown Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2460 New Middletown Rd Se
New Middletown, IN 47160
(812) 968-3225
Gr: PK-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
North Harrison Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1180 Hwy 64 Nw
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-2421
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
North Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1115 W Whiskey Run Rd Nw
Ramsey, IN 47166
(812) 347-2419
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Harrison County, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harrison County, IN include Morgan Elementary School, Heth-washington Elementary School and South Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harrison County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Harrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Harrison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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