For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,741 students in 47172, IN (there are , serving 356 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 47172, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 47172, IN are Silver Creek Middle School, Silver Creek Elementary School and Rock Creek Community Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 47172 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 47172, IN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47172, IN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silver Creek Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
495 N Indiana Ave
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-4421
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-4421
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: #22.
Silver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
503 N Indiana Ave
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-3312
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-3312
Grades: 2-5
| 901 students
Rank: #33.
Rock Creek Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8000 Diefenbach Ln
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-9271
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-9271
Grades: K-12
| 637 students
Rank: #44.
Silver Creek High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
557 Renz Ave
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-3391
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-3391
Grades: 9-12
| 943 students
Rank: n/an/a
8604 Commerce Park Dr
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 248-7250
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 248-7250
Grades: PK-1
| 506 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 47172, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 47172, IN include Silver Creek Middle School, Silver Creek Elementary School and Rock Creek Community Academy.
How many public schools are located in 47172?
5 public schools are located in 47172.
What percentage of students in 47172 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 47172 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 47172?
47172 public schools minority enrollment is 20% 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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