For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,493 students in 47421, IN (there are , serving 243 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 47421, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 47421, IN are Bedford-north Lawrence High School, Parkview Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 47421 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 47421, IN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47421, IN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bedford-north Lawrence High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
595 N Stars Blvd
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9756
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9756
Gr: 9-12 | 1,249 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2024 W 16th St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-3301
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-3301
Gr: PK-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2014 'f' St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-6311
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-6311
Gr: K-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Shawswick Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
71 Shawswick School Rd
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3115
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3115
Gr: K-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Needmore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
278 Trogdon Lane
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2192
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2192
Gr: K-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Bedford Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 'n' St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9781
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9781
Gr: 7-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Lawrence County Independent Schools
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
223 Old Farm Road
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 277-9803
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 277-9803
Gr: K-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
North Lawrence Career Center
Vocational School
258 Bnl Dr
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3561
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3561
Gr: 6-12
47421, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Englewood School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3203 Washington Ave
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-8876
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-8876
Gr: K-11 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 47421, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in 47421, IN include Bedford-north Lawrence High School, Parkview Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 47421?
9 public schools are located in 47421.
What percentage of students in 47421 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 47421 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 47421?
47421 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).