For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,290 students in Hanover, IN.
The top ranked public schools in Hanover, IN are Southwestern Elementary School, Southwestern High School and Southwestern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanover, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Hanover have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Hanover, IN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
273 South Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6215
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6215
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Southwestern High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
167 S Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-1240
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-1240
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
169 S Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6244
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6244
Gr: 6-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hanover, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Hanover, IN include Southwestern Elementary School, Southwestern High School and Southwestern Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hanover?
3 public schools are located in Hanover.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover?
Hanover public schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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