For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,928 students in 47460, IN.
The top ranked public schools in 47460, IN are Mccormick's Creek Elementary School, Owen Valley Middle School and Owen Valley Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 47460 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 47460, IN 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47460, IN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccormick's Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Flatwoods Rd
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 828-6000
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 828-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Owen Valley Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
626 W St Hwy 46
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2249
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2249
Grades: 7-8
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
Owen Valley Community High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
622 W Sr 46
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2266
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2266
Grades: 9-12
| 650 students
Rank: #44.
Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 Hillside Ave
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2253
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2253
Grades: PK-6
| 557 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 47460, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 47460, IN include Mccormick's Creek Elementary School, Owen Valley Middle School and Owen Valley Community High School.
How many public schools are located in 47460?
4 public schools are located in 47460.
What is the racial composition of students in 47460?
47460 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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