For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,374 students in Crawfordsville, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crawfordsville, IN are Sugar Creek Elementary School, Pleasant Hill Elementary School and Lester B Sommer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawfordsville, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Crawfordsville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Crawfordsville, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4702 E 300 N
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 794-4855
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 794-4855
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6895 N 100 W
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 339-4403
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 339-4403
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Lester B Sommer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3794 W Us 136
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-3979
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-3979
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #44.
Southmont Jr High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6460 Us 231 South
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 866-2023
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 866-2023
Grades: 6-8
| 395 students
Rank: #55.
North Montgomery Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
482 W 580 N
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 364-1071
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 364-1071
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: #66.
Meredith Nicholson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Lane Ave
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2607
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2607
Grades: 2-3
| 348 students
Rank: #77.
Mollie B Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Elm St
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2691
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2691
Grades: 4-5
| 360 students
Rank: #88.
Crawfordsville Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 Wallace Ave
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2992
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2992
Grades: 6-8
| 559 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 Fairview Ave
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2886
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2886
Grades: K-1
| 366 students
Crawfordsville, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Beard Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1601 E College
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2690
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2690
Grades: PK
| n/a students
West Central In Special Srvs Coop (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
808 W Pike St
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-3407
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-3407
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Crawfordsville, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crawfordsville, IN include Sugar Creek Elementary School, Pleasant Hill Elementary School and Lester B Sommer Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Crawfordsville?
9 public elementary schools are located in Crawfordsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawfordsville?
Crawfordsville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% 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 Crawfordsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Crawfordsville include: North Montgomery Middle School vs. Crawfordsville Middle School, Crawfordsville Middle School vs. North Montgomery Middle School, Southmont Jr High School vs. Crawfordsville Middle School
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