For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 444 students in 47581, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 47581, IN are Shoals Community Elementary School and Shoals Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 47581 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 47581, IN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47581, IN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shoals Community Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11749 Ironton Rd
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2085
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2085
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Shoals Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11741 Ironton Rd
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2060
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2060
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 47581, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 47581, IN include Shoals Community Elementary School and Shoals Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 47581?
2 public elementary schools are located in 47581.
What is the racial composition of students in 47581?
47581 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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