For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 606 students in 47448, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 47448, IN are Van Buren Elementary School and Brown County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 47448 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 47448, IN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47448, IN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4045 State Road 135 South
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6658
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6658
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Brown County Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 S Schoolhouse Ln
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6605
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6605
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 47448, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 47448, IN include Van Buren Elementary School and Brown County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 47448?
2 public elementary schools are located in 47448.
What is the racial composition of students in 47448?
47448 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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