For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 6,958 students in Clarksville, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clarksville, IN are Clarksville Elementary School, Clarksville Middle School and Parkwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarksville, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clarksville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clarksville, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarksville Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 N Randolph Ave
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-1447
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-1447
Gr: PK-4 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Clarksville Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Ettel Ln
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-8235
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-8235
Gr: 5-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
748 Spicewood Dr
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 945-2387
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 945-2387
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Clarksville, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clarksville, IN include Clarksville Elementary School, Clarksville Middle School and Parkwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clarksville?
4 public elementary schools are located in Clarksville.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarksville?
Clarksville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Clarksville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Clarksville include: Parkwood Elementary School vs. Clarksville Elementary School
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