For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 15,052 students in Hancock County, IN (there are , serving 453 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Hancock County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Hancock County, IN are Eden Elementary School, Geist Elementary School and Brandywine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Hancock County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8185 N Sr 9
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 326-3117
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 326-3117
Grades: K-3
| 160 students
Rank: #22.
Geist Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14051 E 104th St
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 915-4260
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 915-4260
Grades: PK-4
| 707 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Brandywine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
413 E 400 S
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-7396
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-7396
Grades: PK-4
| 329 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
New Palestine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4801 S 500 W
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-5287
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-5287
Grades: PK-4
| 577 students
Rank: #55.
Jb Stephens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1331 N Blue Rd
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-4491
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-4491
Grades: PK-3
| 561 students
Rank: #66.
Harris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 W Park Ave
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 467-6731
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 467-6731
Grades: K-3
| 280 students
Rank: #77.
New Palestine Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2279 S 600 W
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4487
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4487
Grades: 7-8
| 618 students
Rank: #88.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2337 S 600 W
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-6747
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-6747
Grades: PK-4
| 565 students
Rank: #99.
New Palestine Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5613 W 200 South
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4463
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4463
Grades: 5-6
| 579 students
Rank: #1010.
Mccordsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7177 N 600 W
Mccordsville, IN 46055
(317) 336-7760
Mccordsville, IN 46055
(317) 336-7760
Grades: K-5
| 673 students
Rank: #1111.
Maxwell Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 N Main St
Maxwell, IN 46154
(317) 326-3121
Maxwell, IN 46154
(317) 326-3121
Grades: 4-6
| 465 students
Rank: #1212.
Eastern Hancock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10450 E 250 N
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5829
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5829
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #1313.
New Palestine High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4485 S Victory Dr
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4417
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4417
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
Rank: #1414.
Mt Vernon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8112 N 200 W
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3131
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3131
Grades: 9-12
| 1,431 students
Rank: #1515.
Mt Comfort Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5694 W 300 N
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 894-7667
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 894-7667
Grades: K-5
| 650 students
Rank: #1616.
Fortville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8414 N 200 W
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3180
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3180
Grades: K-5
| 719 students
Rank: #1717.
Geist Montessori Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6058 W 900 N
Mccordsville, IN 46055
(317) 335-1158
Mccordsville, IN 46055
(317) 335-1158
Grades: K-8
| 233 students
Rank: #1818.
Greenfield-central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 N Broadway
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9211
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9211
Grades: 9-12
| 1,462 students
Rank: #1919.
Mt Vernon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1862 W Sr 234
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3160
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3160
Grades: 6-8
| 1,070 students
Rank: #2020.
Weston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 Polk St
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-1492
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-1492
Grades: K-3
| 327 students
Rank: #2121.
Eastern Hancock High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10320 E 250 N
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5595
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5595
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
Rank: #2222.
Eastern Hancock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10380 E 250 N
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5324
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5324
Grades: 6-8
| 268 students
Rank: #2323.
Greenfield Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
204 W Park Ave
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-6827
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-6827
Grades: 4-6
| 463 students
Rank: #2424.
Greenfield Central Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1440 N Franklin
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 477-4616
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 477-4616
Grades: 7-8
| 675 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy
Magnet School
1806 W Sr 234
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3100
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3100
Grades: PK
| 134 students
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hancock-south Madison Joint Srvs (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1834 Fields Blvd
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9219
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9219
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
8414 North 200 West
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 482-0021
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 482-0021
Grades: 5-6
| 584 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hancock County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Hancock County, IN include Eden Elementary School, Geist Elementary School and Brandywine Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hancock County?
25 public schools are located in Hancock County.
What percentage of students in Hancock County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Hancock County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hancock County include: Maxwell Intermediate School vs. Greenfield Intermediate School, Greenfield Intermediate School vs. Maxwell Intermediate School, Weston Elementary School vs. Jb Stephens Elementary School
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