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Best Ripley County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,425 students in Ripley County, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ripley County, IN are Batesville Intermediate School, Batesville Middle School and South Ripley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ripley County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ripley County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Ripley County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Batesville Intermediate School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
707 W Columbus Ave
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-5701
Gr: 3-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Batesville Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 N Mulberry St
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-5175
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
South Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1568 S Benham Rd
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-5383
Gr: PK-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Milan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
418 E Carr St
Milan, IN 47031
(812) 654-2922
Gr: K-4 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Sunman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
925 N Meridian
Sunman, IN 47041
(812) 623-2235
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Jac-cen-del Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4544 N Us 421
Osgood, IN 47037
(812) 689-4144
Gr: PK-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Milan Intermediate School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
609 N Warpath Dr
Milan, IN 47031
(812) 654-1616
Gr: 5-6 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Batesville Primary School
760 Sr 46 W
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-4509
Gr: PK-2 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Ripley-ohio-dearborn Special Educational Coop
Special Education School
925 N Meridian St Suite 100
Sunman, IN 47041
(812) 623-2212
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Southeastern Career Center
Vocational School
901 West Us 50
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-5253
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ripley County, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ripley County, IN include Batesville Intermediate School, Batesville Middle School and South Ripley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ripley County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Ripley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ripley County?
Ripley County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Ripley County are often viewed compared to one another?

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