For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,219 students in Thorntown, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Thorntown, IN are Thorntown Elementary School and Western Boone Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thorntown, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Thorntown have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Thorntown, IN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thorntown Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Mill St
Thorntown, IN 46071
(765) 485-2447
Thorntown, IN 46071
(765) 485-2447
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Western Boone Jr-sr High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1205 N Sr 75
Thorntown, IN 46071
(765) 482-6143
Thorntown, IN 46071
(765) 482-6143
Gr: 7-12 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Thorntown, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Thorntown, IN include Thorntown Elementary School and Western Boone Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Thorntown?
2 public schools are located in Thorntown.
What is the racial composition of students in Thorntown?
Thorntown public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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