For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,391 students in Brownstown, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 207 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Brownstown, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Brownstown, IN are Brownstown Central High School, Brownstown Elementary School and Brownstown Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brownstown, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Brownstown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Brownstown, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownstown Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N Elm St
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3453
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3453
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Brownstown Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 S Base Rd
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3680
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3680
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Brownstown Central Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 W Walnut St
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-4947
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-4947
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Brownstown, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Brownstown, IN include Brownstown Central High School, Brownstown Elementary School and Brownstown Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Brownstown?
3 public schools are located in Brownstown.
What percentage of students in Brownstown go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Brownstown are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brownstown?
Brownstown public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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