For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 402 students in Shoals, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shoals, IN are Shoals Community Elementary School and Shoals Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shoals, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shoals have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Shoals, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shoals Community Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11749 Ironton Rd
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2085
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2085
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Shoals Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11741 Ironton Rd
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2060
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2060
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Shoals, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shoals, IN include Shoals Community Elementary School and Shoals Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shoals?
2 public elementary schools are located in Shoals.
What is the racial composition of students in Shoals?
Shoals public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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