For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,931 students in Jefferson County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, IN are Deputy Elementary School, Lydia Middleton Elementary School and Rykers' Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deputy Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14350 W Mulberry
Deputy, IN 47230
(812) 274-8007
Deputy, IN 47230
(812) 274-8007
Gr: PK-4 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Lydia Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
714 W Main St
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8005
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8005
Gr: PK-4 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2485 N Rykers' Ridge Rd
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8006
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8006
Gr: PK-4 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
273 South Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6215
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6215
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Madison Consolidated Jr High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 8th St
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8003
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8003
Gr: 5-8 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2325 Cherry Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Gr: PK-4 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
169 S Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6244
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6244
Gr: 6-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Canaan Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8775 N Canaan Main St
Canaan, IN 47224
(812) 839-0003
Canaan, IN 47224
(812) 839-0003
Gr: K-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7045 West Main St
Dupont, IN 47231
(812) 273-8520
Dupont, IN 47231
(812) 273-8520
Gr: K-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
800 Lanier Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
419 East St
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8524
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8524
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
800 Bus Stop Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-6154
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-6154
Gr: 9-12
2325 Cherry Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8528
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8528
Gr: PK | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 90:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, IN include Deputy Elementary School, Lydia Middleton Elementary School and Rykers' Ridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jefferson County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jefferson County include: Madison Consolidated Jr High School vs. Southwestern Middle School, Lydia Middleton Elementary School vs. Anderson Elementary School, Southwestern Middle School vs. Madison Consolidated Jr High School
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