For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,747 students in 47274, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 47274, IN are Emerson Elementary School, Cortland Elementary School and Seymour-redding Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 47274 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 47274, IN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47274, IN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Emerson Dr
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-2596
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-2596
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Cortland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6687 N Cr 400 E
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7483
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7483
Grades: K-5
| 104 students
Rank: #33.
Seymour-redding Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 N Ewing St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5621
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5621
Grades: PK-4
| 624 students
Rank: #44.
Seymour-jackson Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
508 B Ave East
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5709
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5709
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #55.
Seymour Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
920 N O'brien St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5453
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5453
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
Rank: #66.
Margaret R Brown Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Miller Ln
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5539
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5539
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 S Poplar St.
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 525-9571
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 525-9571
Grades: 5-6
| 831 students
47274, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
S.a.m.s. Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
321 E 16th St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-0593
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-0593
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 47274, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 47274, IN include Emerson Elementary School, Cortland Elementary School and Seymour-redding Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 47274?
7 public elementary schools are located in 47274.
What is the racial composition of students in 47274?
47274 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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