For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 5,359 students in Jackson County, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, IN are Emerson Elementary School, Cortland Elementary School and Medora Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Emerson Dr
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-2596
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-2596
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Cortland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6687 N Cr 400 E
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7483
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7483
Gr: K-5 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Medora Stem Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
82 S George
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
Gr: PK-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
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 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Seymour-redding Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 N Ewing St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5621
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5621
Gr: PK-4 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
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 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Seymour Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
920 N O'brien St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5453
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5453
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Seymour-jackson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
508 B Ave East
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5709
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5709
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Crothersville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
109 S Preston St
Crothersville, IN 47229
(812) 793-2622
Crothersville, IN 47229
(812) 793-2622
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Margaret R Brown Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Miller Ln
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5539
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5539
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
Medora Jr & Sr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
82 S George
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
Gr: 6-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Crothersville Jr-sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
109 N Preston St
Crothersville, IN 47229
(812) 793-2051
Crothersville, IN 47229
(812) 793-2051
Gr: 6-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 S Poplar St.
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 525-9571
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 525-9571
Gr: 5-6 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4696 West Columbus Pk
Freetown, IN 47235
(812) 497-2911
Freetown, IN 47235
(812) 497-2911
Gr: K-5
Jackson County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
150 E Sr 250
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-2981
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-2981
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 27%
S.a.m.s. Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
321 E 16th St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-0593
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-0593
Gr: 6-8
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, IN include Emerson Elementary School, Cortland Elementary School and Medora Stem Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jackson County include: Medora Stem Academy vs. Crothersville Elementary School, Brownstown Elementary School vs. Seymour-jackson Elementary School, Cortland Elementary School vs. Emerson Elementary School
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