For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 899 students in Austin, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Austin, IN are Austin Elementary School and Austin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Austin, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Austin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Austin, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Hwy 31
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8743
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8743
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Austin Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Hwy 31
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8740
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8740
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 254:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Austin, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Austin, IN include Austin Elementary School and Austin Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Austin?
2 public elementary schools are located in Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in Austin?
Austin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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