Best North Vernon Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,014 students in North Vernon, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 236 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in North Vernon, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in North Vernon, IN are Brush Creek Elementary School, North Vernon Elementary School and Jennings County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Vernon, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in North Vernon have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in North Vernon, IN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brush Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4275 E Us Hwy 50
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 458-6582
Gr: PK-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
North Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
810 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4903
Gr: PK-6 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Jennings County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
820 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4940
Gr: 7-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Jennings County High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-5588
Gr: 9-12 | 1,188 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Sand Creek Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 W Cr 500 N
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 352-9343
Gr: PK-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in North Vernon, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in North Vernon, IN include Brush Creek Elementary School, North Vernon Elementary School and Jennings County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in North Vernon?
5 public schools are located in North Vernon.
What percentage of students in North Vernon go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in North Vernon are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Vernon?
North Vernon public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in North Vernon are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.

Quick Links