For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 6,578 students in Bartholomew County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bartholomew County, IN are Csa Lincoln Campus, Southside Elementary School and Rockcreek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bartholomew County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bartholomew County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bartholomew County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Csa Lincoln Campus
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 5th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4447
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4447
Grades: K-6
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1320 W 200 S
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4423
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4423
Grades: PK-6
| 895 students
Rank: #33.
Rockcreek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13000 E 200 S
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 579-5221
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 579-5221
Grades: K-6
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Parkside Dr
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4314
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4314
Grades: PK-6
| 752 students
Rank: #55.
Hope Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9575 N Sr 9
Hope, IN 47246
(812) 546-5001
Hope, IN 47246
(812) 546-5001
Grades: K-6
| 496 students
Rank: #66.
W D Richards Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3311 Fairlawn Dr
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4311
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4311
Grades: K-6
| 544 students
Rank: #77.
Csa Fodrea Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Illinois St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4321
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4321
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
Rank: #88.
Mount Healthy Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12150 S Sr 58
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-2463
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-2463
Grades: K-6
| 455 students
Rank: #99.
L F Smith Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4505 Waycross Dr
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4317
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4317
Grades: PK-6
| 471 students
Rank: #1010.
Clifty Creek Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4625 E 50 N
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4342
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-4342
Grades: PK-6
| 601 students
Rank: #1111.
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2675 California
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4307
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4307
Grades: PK-6
| 754 students
Rank: #1212.
Taylorsville Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9711 Walnut St
Taylorsville, IN 47280
(812) 526-5448
Taylorsville, IN 47280
(812) 526-5448
Grades: PK-6
| 575 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Area Career Connection
Vocational School
1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Bartholomew County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4355 East 600 North 120
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 372-4849
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 372-4849
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
International School Of Columbus (Closed 2015)
Charter School
3136 N National Rd-suite E
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 314-7078
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 314-7078
Grades: 7-12
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bartholomew County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bartholomew County, IN include Csa Lincoln Campus, Southside Elementary School and Rockcreek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bartholomew County, IN?
13 public elementary schools are located in Bartholomew County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Bartholomew County, IN?
Bartholomew County, IN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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