For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 714 students in Paoli, IN.
The top ranked public elementary school in Paoli, IN is Throop Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paoli, IN public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Paoli have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Paoli, IN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Throop Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Elm St
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-3537
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-3537
Gr: PK-6 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Paoli, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lost River Career Cooperative (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
600 Elm Street - Suite 1
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-4818
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-4818
Gr: 9-12
South Central Area Special Ed (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
600 Elm St - Ste 2
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-2089
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-2089
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Paoli, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Paoli, IN include Throop Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Paoli?
1 public elementary schools are located in Paoli.
What is the racial composition of students in Paoli?
Paoli public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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