For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 286 students in Carlisle, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carlisle, IN are Carlisle Elementary School and Carlisle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlisle, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carlisle have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Carlisle, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 W Eaton St
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #22.
Carlisle Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 W Eaton St.
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Grades: 6-8
| 83 students
Carlisle, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6908 South Old Hwy Us 41
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-5050
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-5050
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Carlisle, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carlisle, IN include Carlisle Elementary School and Carlisle Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carlisle?
2 public elementary schools are located in Carlisle.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlisle?
Carlisle public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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