For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,410 students in Dearborn County, IN (there are 3 private schools, serving 350 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Dearborn County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Dearborn County, IN are North Dearborn Elementary School, Dillsboro Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dearborn County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Dearborn County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Dearborn County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Dearborn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27650 Sawmill Road
West Harrison, IN 47060
(812) 576-1900
West Harrison, IN 47060
(812) 576-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 770 students
Rank: #22.
Dillsboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13200 North St
Dillsboro, IN 47018
(812) 432-5438
Dillsboro, IN 47018
(812) 432-5438
Grades: K-6
| 262 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Short St
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7279
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7279
Grades: 3-5
| 426 students
Rank: #44.
Manchester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9387 Sr 48
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-1140
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-1140
Grades: K-6
| 171 students
Rank: #55.
Bright Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22593 State Line Rd
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 637-4600
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 637-4600
Grades: K-5
| 554 students
Rank: #66.
South Dearborn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5850 Squire Pl
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-6298
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-6298
Grades: 7-8
| 328 students
Rank: #77.
Greendale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Tiger Blvd
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7259
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7259
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: #88.
South Dearborn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5770 Highlander Dr
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-3772
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-3772
Grades: 9-12
| 672 students
Rank: #99.
Lawrenceburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Blvd
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7219
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7219
Grades: 9-12
| 740 students
Rank: #1010.
Aurora Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6098 Squire Pl
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-2222
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-2222
Grades: PK-6
| 533 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrenceburg Primary School
Magnet School
400 Tiger Blvd
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7239
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7239
Grades: PK-2
| 481 students
Dearborn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14733 Main St
Moores Hill, IN 47032
(812) 744-3184
Moores Hill, IN 47032
(812) 744-3184
Grades: K-6
| 135 students
27650 Sawmill Rd
West Harrison, IN 47060
(812) 576-1900
West Harrison, IN 47060
(812) 576-1900
Grades: 5-6
| 597 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dearborn County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Dearborn County, IN include North Dearborn Elementary School, Dillsboro Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dearborn County?
11 public schools are located in Dearborn County.
What percentage of students in Dearborn County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Dearborn County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dearborn County?
Dearborn County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Dearborn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dearborn County include: South Dearborn High School vs. Lawrenceburg High School, Lawrenceburg High School vs. South Dearborn High School, South Dearborn Middle School vs. Greendale Middle School
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