For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,422 students in Brownstown, IN (there are , serving 142 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Brownstown, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Brownstown, IN are Brownstown Central Middle School, Brownstown Elementary School and Brownstown Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brownstown, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Brownstown have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Brownstown, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brownstown Central Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 W Walnut St
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-4947
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-4947
Grades: 6-8
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Brownstown Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
612 S Base Rd
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3680
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3680
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #33.
Brownstown Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Elm St
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3453
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3453
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Brownstown, Indiana ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brownstown, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Brownstown, IN include Brownstown Central Middle School, Brownstown Elementary School and Brownstown Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Brownstown?
3 public schools are located in Brownstown.
What percentage of students in Brownstown go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Brownstown are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brownstown?
Brownstown public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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