For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,942 students in Danville, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Danville, IN are Danville Middle School and South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Danville, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Danville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Danville, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Danville Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 W Lincoln St
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-5491
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-5491
Gr: 5-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
South Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1375 W Lincoln St
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-2131
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-2131
Gr: 2-4 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
398 Urban St
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-2610
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-2610
Gr: PK-1 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Danville, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Danville, IN include Danville Middle School and South Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Danville?
3 public elementary schools are located in Danville.
What is the racial composition of students in Danville?
Danville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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