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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Clark County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 21,133 students in Clark County, IN (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,273 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Clark County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clark County, IN are Utica Elementary School, William W Borden Elementary School and New Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Clark County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Utica Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
210 Maplehurst Dr
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4878
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
William W Borden Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
303 West St
Borden, IN 47106
(812) 967-2548
Gr: K-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
New Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
224 N Poplar St.
New Washington, IN 47162
(812) 293-3331
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
William W Borden High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 West St
Borden, IN 47106
(812) 967-2087
Gr: 7-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Silver Creek Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
495 N Indiana Ave
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-4421
Gr: 6-8 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Silver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
503 N Indiana Ave
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-3312
Gr: 2-5 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17 Laurel Dr
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4868
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Silver Creek High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
557 Renz Ave
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-3391
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1250 Monroe St
Charlestown, IN 47111
(812) 256-7286
Gr: PK-2 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
Jonathan Jennings Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
603 Market St
Charlestown, IN 47111
(812) 256-7284
Gr: 3-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Rock Creek Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8000 Diefenbach Ln
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-9271
Gr: K-12 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1212.
Clarksville Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 N Randolph Ave
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-1447
Gr: PK-4 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1313.
Henryville Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
215 N Ferguson St
Henryville, IN 47126
(812) 294-4806
Gr: PK-6 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1414.
New Washington Middle/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
226 N Hwy 62
New Washington, IN 47162
(812) 293-3368
Gr: 6-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1515.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2710 Hamburg Pike
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4855
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1616.
Charlestown Senior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Monroe/park Sts
Charlestown, IN 47111
(812) 256-3328
Gr: 9-12 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1717.
W E Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2915 Charlestown Pk
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4888
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1818.
Charlestown Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8804 High Jackson Rd
Charlestown, IN 47111
(812) 256-6363
Gr: 6-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1919.
Henryville Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
213 N Ferguson St
Henryville, IN 47126
(812) 294-1455
Gr: 7-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2020.
River Valley Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2220 Veterans Pky
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4848
Gr: 6-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2121.
Clarksville Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Ettel Ln
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-8235
Gr: 5-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2222.
Jeffersonville High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2315 Allison Ln
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 282-6601
Gr: 9-12 | 2,202 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2323.
Northaven Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1907 Oak Ridge Dr
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4865
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2424.
Parkview Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Brigman Ave
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4844
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2525.
Clarksville Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Dr Dot Lewis Dr
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-8231
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2626.
Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
748 Spicewood Dr
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 945-2387
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2727.
Excel Center - Clarksville
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1329 Applegate Lane
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 283-7908
Gr: 9-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2828.
Franklin Square Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
605 E Court Ave
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4802
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Silver Creek Primary School
8604 Commerce Park Dr
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 248-7250
Gr: PK-1 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Clark County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Clark County, IN include Utica Elementary School, William W Borden Elementary School and New Washington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clark County?
32 public schools are located in Clark County.
What percentage of students in Clark County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Clark County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public schools minority enrollment is 36% 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 Clark County are often viewed compared to one another?

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