For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,947 students in Rush County, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 134 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Rush County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rush County, IN are Rushville Elementary School, Benjamin Rush Middle School and Rushville Consolidated High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rush County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Rush County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Rush County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rushville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
390 W 16th St
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1616
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1616
Gr: PK-6 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Rush Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 N Sexton St
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-2968
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-2968
Gr: 7-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Rushville Consolidated High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Lions Path
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-3901
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-3901
Gr: 9-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Milroy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 N Pleasant St
Milroy, IN 46156
(765) 629-2323
Milroy, IN 46156
(765) 629-2323
Gr: K-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7178 Us Hwy 52
Arlington, IN 46104
(765) 663-2416
Arlington, IN 46104
(765) 663-2416
Gr: K-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Mays Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
929 E South Street
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5577
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5577
Gr: PK-6 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rush County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Rush County, IN include Rushville Elementary School, Benjamin Rush Middle School and Rushville Consolidated High School.
How many public schools are located in Rush County?
6 public schools are located in Rush County.
What percentage of students in Rush County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Rush County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rush County?
Rush County public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Rush County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rush County include: Arlington Elementary School vs. Milroy Elementary School, Milroy Elementary School vs. Arlington Elementary School, Arlington Elementary School vs. Rushville Elementary School
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