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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public Schools in Indiana (2026)

The most improved public schools in Indiana are Csa Lincoln Campus, Bloomington High School South and Bloomington High School North.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 872 1,233 Avg. Improved Rank: 1,000

Most Improved Public Schools in Indiana (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Csa Lincoln Campus
(Math: 80% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +1233
(from 1,285 to 52)
Grades: K-6
750 5th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4447
Rank: #22.
Bloomington High School South
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +1196
(from 1,339 to 143)
Grades: 9-12
1965 S Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7714
Rank: #33.
Bloomington High School North
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1163
(from 1,411 to 248)
Grades: 9-12
3901 N Kinser Pike
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7724
Rank: #44.
Jb Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1143
(from 1,329 to 186)
Grades: PK-3
1331 N Blue Rd
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-4491
Rank: #55.
Chamberlain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1139
(from 1,594 to 455)
Grades: K-4
428 N 5th St
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 534-2691
Rank: #66.
Swanson Traditional School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +1113
(from 1,261 to 148)
Grades: PK-5
17677 Parker Dr
South Bend, IN 46635
(574) 393-2700
Rank: #77.
The Bloomington Project School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1104
(from 1,350 to 246)
Grades: K-8
349 S Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 558-0041
Rank: #88.
East Central High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1087
(from 1,532 to 445)
Grades: 9-12
1 Trojan Pl - Suite A
Brookville, IN 47012
(812) 576-4811
Rank: #99.
Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1064
(from 1,623 to 559)
Grades: PK-6
321 Bolka Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2096
Rank: #1010.
Marlin Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +1063
(from 1,147 to 84)
Grades: PK-6
1655 E Bethel Ln
Bloomington, IN 47408
(812) 330-7750
Rank: #1111.
Patricksburg Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1048
(from 1,689 to 641)
Grades: PK-6
Hwy 246
Patricksburg, IN 47455
(812) 859-4525
Rank: #1212.
Delphi Community High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1044
(from 1,539 to 495)
Grades: 9-12
301 Armory Rd
Delphi, IN 46923
(765) 564-3481
Rank: #1313.
Speedway Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1027
(from 1,350 to 323)
Grades: 9-12
5357 W 25th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-7238
Rank: #1414.
Shelbyville Sr High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1023
(from 1,673 to 650)
Grades: 9-12
2003 S Miller St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-9731
Rank: #1515.
Tippecanoe Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1016
(from 1,634 to 618)
Grades: 9-12
8345 S Sr 19
Akron, IN 46910
(574) 598-2100
Rank: #1616.
Fremont High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1004
(from 1,443 to 439)
Grades: 9-12
701 W Toledo St
Fremont, IN 46737
(260) 495-9876
Rank: #1717.
Corydon Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1002
(from 1,594 to 592)
Grades: 9-12
375 Country Club Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4181
Rank: #1818.
Eastern Greene High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +991
(from 1,689 to 698)
Grades: 9-12
11064 E St Rd 54
Bloomfield, IN 47424
(812) 825-5621
Rank: #1919.
Jimtown Intermediate School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +990
(from 1,130 to 140)
Grades: 3-6
58703 Cr 3 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 294-2158
Rank: #2020.
Heth-washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +983
(from 1,285 to 302)
Grades: PK-6
2450 Heth-washington Rd Sw
Central, IN 47110
(812) 732-4766
Rank: #2121.
Mooresville High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +952
(from 1,700 to 748)
Grades: 9-12
550 N Indiana St
Mooresville, IN 46158
(317) 831-9203
Rank: #2222.
Jay County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +944
(from 1,737 to 793)
Grades: 7-12
2072 W Sr 67
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9306
Rank: #2323.
Columbus North High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +936
(from 1,406 to 470)
Grades: 9-12
1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4432
Rank: #2424.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +929
(from 1,663 to 734)
Grades: PK-4
2230 Green Valley Rd
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 542-5503
Rank: #2525.
Covington Community High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +922
(from 1,498 to 576)
Grades: 9-12
1017 6th St
Covington, IN 47932
(765) 793-2286
Rank: #2626.
Murdock Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +917
(from 1,170 to 253)
Grades: K-4
2100 Cason St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6120
Rank: #2727.
Central High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +896
(from 1,729 to 833)
Grades: 9-12
5400 1st Ave
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8292
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Shenandoah High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +889
(from 1,465 to 576)
Grades: 9-12
7354 W Us 36
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-6640
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Greenfield-central High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +889
(from 1,498 to 609)
Grades: 9-12
810 N Broadway
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9211
Rank: #3030.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +888
(from 1,172 to 284)
Grades: PK-5
213 W Sr 28
Ridgeville, IN 47380
(765) 857-2554
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Boonville Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +886
(from 1,310 to 424)
Grades: 6-8
555 N Yankeetown Rd
Boonville, IN 47601
(812) 897-1420
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +886
(from 1,614 to 728)
Grades: PK-6
2509 Wood St
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4850
Rank: #3333.
Greencastle High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +873
(from 1,465 to 592)
Grades: 9-12
910 E Washington St
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-9711
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
South Central Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +872
(from 1,553 to 681)
Grades: 7-12
6675 E Hwy 11 Se
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2941
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Triton Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +872
(from 1,553 to 681)
Grades: 9-12
4774 W 600 N
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-3000
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