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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Johnson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 28,683 students in Johnson County, IN (there are 14 private schools, serving 2,146 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Johnson County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Johnson County, IN are Center Grove Elementary School, Maple Grove Elementary School and Pleasant Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Johnson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center Grove Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2455 S Morgantown Rd
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 881-1720
Gr: K-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3623 W Whiteland Rd
Bargersville, IN 46106
(317) 881-0561
Gr: K-5 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5199 W Fairview Rd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 887-8525
Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
899 Honey Creek Rd
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 859-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Sugar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4135 W Smith Valley Rd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 887-4707
Gr: PK-5 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Center Grove Middle School Central
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4900 Stones Crossing
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 882-9391
Gr: 6-8 | 1,278 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
North Grove Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3280 W Fairview Rd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 881-5653
Gr: K-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4079 North Morgantown Rd
Bargersville, IN 46106
(317) 887-4200
Gr: K-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3990 W Division Rd
Bargersville, IN 46106
(317) 422-5223
Gr: K-4 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Whiteland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
120 Center St
Whiteland, IN 46184
(317) 535-4211
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Center Grove High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2717 S Morgantown Rd
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 881-0581
Gr: 9-12 | 2,956 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Needham Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1399 Upper Shelbyville Rd
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 738-5780
Gr: PK-4 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1313.
Sprunica Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3611 Sprunica Rd
Nineveh, IN 46164
(812) 988-6625
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1414.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
619 W Smith Valley
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 889-4090
Gr: K-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1515.
Grassy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2111 Sheek Rd
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 535-3980
Gr: PK-5 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1616.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 E Sr 44
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-8800
Gr: PK-4 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1717.
Center Grove Middle School North
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
202 N Morgantown Rd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 885-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,080 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Indian Creek Intermediate School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 S Indian Crk Dr
Trafalgar, IN 46181
(317) 878-2160
Gr: 3-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Pleasant Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3030 N 125 W
Whiteland, IN 46184
(317) 535-3244
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2020.
Greenwood Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1584 Averitt Road
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 889-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2121.
Clark Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1354 E Worthsville Road
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 535-7121
Gr: 6-8 | 1,690 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2222.
Greenwood Community High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
615 W Smith Valley Rd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 889-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,229 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2323.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Cr 700 N & 575 E
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 535-8503
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
965 Grizzly Cub Dr
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-8900
Gr: PK-4 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Webb Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 Webb Ct
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 738-5790
Gr: PK-4 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2626.
Break-o-day Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Sawmill Rd
Whiteland, IN 46184
(317) 535-7536
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2727.
Franklin Community High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2600 Cumberland Dr
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 738-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,531 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2828.
V O Isom Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
50 E Broadway
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 889-4070
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2929.
Indian Creek Sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
803 W Indian Creek Dr
Trafalgar, IN 46181
(317) 878-2110
Gr: 9-12 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #3030.
Greenwood Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
99 Crestview Dr
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 889-4080
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3131.
Whiteland Community High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Main St
Whiteland, IN 46184
(317) 535-7562
Gr: 9-12 | 2,144 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3232.
Ray Crowe Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 Ray Crowe Way
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 530-4018
Gr: K-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3333.
Franklin Community Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
625 Grizzly Cub Dr
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-8400
Gr: 7-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3434.
Custer Baker Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W Sr 44
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-8600
Gr: 5-6 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3535.
Indian Creek Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 W Indian Creek Dr
Trafalgar, IN 46181
(317) 878-2130
Gr: 6-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Johnson County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Johnson County, IN include Center Grove Elementary School, Maple Grove Elementary School and Pleasant Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Johnson County?
40 public schools are located in Johnson County.
What percentage of students in Johnson County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Johnson County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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