For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,008 students in Montgomery, IN (there are , serving 692 private students). 59% of all K-12 students in Montgomery, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Montgomery, IN are Barr Reeve Middle/high School and Barr Reeve Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Montgomery, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barr Reeve Middle/high School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
627 N 3rd St
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3265
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3265
Gr: 6-12 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Barr Reeve Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
627 N 3rd St
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3224
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3224
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Montgomery, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Montgomery, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Montgomery, IN include Barr Reeve Middle/high School and Barr Reeve Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery?
2 public schools are located in Montgomery.
What percentage of students in Montgomery go to public school?
59% of all K-12 students in Montgomery are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery?
Montgomery public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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