Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Best Improved Public Elementary Schools in Indiana (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public Elementary Schools in Indiana (2026)

The most improved public elementary schools in Indiana are Csa Lincoln Campus, Jb Stephens Elementary School and Chamberlain Elementary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 700 1,233 Avg. Improved Rank: 869

Most Improved Public Elementary 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #1616.
West Washington Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +838
(from 974 to 136)
Grades: PK-6
8030 W Batt Rd
Campbellsburg, IN 47108
(812) 755-4934
Rank: #1717.
Unionville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +826
(from 864 to 38)
Grades: PK-6
8144 E Sr 45
Unionville, IN 47468
(812) 332-0175
Rank: #1818.
Thompkins Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +799
(from 1,404 to 605)
Grades: 6-8
1300 W Mill Rd
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8323
Rank: #1919.
Three Creeks Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +780
(from 985 to 205)
Grades: K-4
670 S Burr St
Lowell, IN 46356
(219) 696-5740
Rank: #2020.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +776
(from 1,285 to 509)
Grades: PK-5
936 E National
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8755
Rank: #2121.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +775
(from 1,439 to 664)
Grades: K-4
1202 S 7th St
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-7765
Rank: #2222.
Cloverdale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +760
(from 1,062 to 302)
Grades: PK-4
311 E Logan St
Cloverdale, IN 46120
(765) 795-4339
Rank: #2323.
Needham Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +757
(from 1,108 to 351)
Grades: PK-4
1399 Upper Shelbyville Rd
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 738-5780
Rank: #2424.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +752
(from 1,261 to 509)
Grades: K-5
1888 E Us Hwy 40
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-6175
Rank: #2525.
Waterford Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +751
(from 1,330 to 579)
Grades: K-4
65560 Sr 15
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-6811
Rank: #2626.
William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +749
(from 1,755 to 1,006)
Grades: PK-5
3330 N Pennsylvania
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4369
Rank: #2727.
Eaton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +748
(from 1,001 to 253)
Grades: K-5
200 N E Union St
Eaton, IN 47338
(765) 396-3301
Rank: #2828.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +740
(from 1,625 to 885)
Grades: K-6
12050 Houk Rd
Monroeville, IN 46773
(260) 446-0160
Rank: #2929.
South Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +736
(from 1,103 to 367)
Grades: PK-6
6595 E Hwy 11 Se
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2973
Rank: #3030.
Battle Ground Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +722
(from 1,037 to 315)
Grades: K-5
303 Main St
Battle Ground, IN 47920
(765) 567-2200
Rank: #3131.
Deputy Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +713
(from 892 to 179)
Grades: PK-4
14350 W Mulberry
Deputy, IN 47230
(812) 274-8007
Rank: #3232.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +710
(from 892 to 182)
Grades: PK-5
4235 E Sr 256
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8923
Rank: #3333.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +706
(from 892 to 186)
Grades: PK-5
7980 E Walnut St
Lexington, IN 47138
(812) 752-8924
Rank: #3434.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +702
(from 1,121 to 419)
Grades: K-6
1436 W 300 N
Warsaw, IN 46582
(574) 267-6231
Rank: #3535.
Southwood Jr-sr High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +700
(from 1,396 to 696)
Grades: 6-12
564 E Sr 124
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Show 100 more public schools in IN (out of 1,298 total schools)
Loading...

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (IN):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

Indiana Top-Ranked Public Schools
Indiana Top-Ranked Public Schools
 Hello Budget Cuts, Goodbye Sports: The Threat to Athletics
Hello Budget Cuts, Goodbye Sports: The Threat to Athletics
10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools
10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools
 Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
 Uniforms in U.S. Public Schools: 2025 Pros & Cons
Uniforms in U.S. Public Schools: 2025 Pros & Cons

More Articles

Public School Policies
Parenting and Learning Issues
About Public Schools
Evaluating Public Schools
Scholarships