For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,717 students in 47421, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 47421, IN are Parkview Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Shawswick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 47421 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 47421, IN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47421, IN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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 elementary schools in 47421, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 47421, IN include Parkview Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Shawswick Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 47421?
6 public elementary schools are located in 47421.
What is the racial composition of students in 47421?
47421 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).