For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,202 students in Franklin County, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, IN are Mount Carmel School, Brookville Elementary School and East Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Franklin County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Carmel School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6178 Johnson Fork Rd
Cedar Grove, IN 47016
(765) 647-4191
Cedar Grove, IN 47016
(765) 647-4191
Gr: K-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Brookville Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10160 Oxford Pike
Brookville, IN 47012
(765) 647-3503
Brookville, IN 47012
(765) 647-3503
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
East Central Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8356 Schuman Rd
Brookville, IN 47012
(812) 576-3500
Brookville, IN 47012
(812) 576-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Laurel School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13246 Sr 121
Laurel, IN 47024
(765) 698-3851
Laurel, IN 47024
(765) 698-3851
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Franklin County Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9092 Wildcat Ln
Brookville, IN 47012
(765) 647-6040
Brookville, IN 47012
(765) 647-6040
Gr: 6-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, IN include Mount Carmel School, Brookville Elementary School and East Central Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Franklin County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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