For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 286 students in Carlisle, IN.
The top ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Carlisle have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Carlisle, IN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Carlisle, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6908 South Old Hwy Us 41
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-5050
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-5050
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carlisle, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Carlisle, IN include Carlisle Elementary School and Carlisle Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Carlisle?
2 public schools are located in Carlisle.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlisle?
Carlisle 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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