Best Schools in Crawfordsville, Indiana
13 schools · 6 Elementary · 3 Middle · 3 High · 1 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Crawfordsville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Sugar Creek Elementary School
Elementary · North Montgomery Com Sch Corp. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Elementary · North Montgomery Com Sch Corp. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Southmont JR High School
Middle · South Montgomery Com Sch Corp. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Crawfordsville for 2026 are Sugar Creek Elementary School (9.1/10), Pleasant Hill Elementary School (8.6/10), and Southmont JR High School (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 11 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
13
in this city
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$176,400
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
13
in this city
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$176,400
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 9.1/10 despite 50% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Crawfordsville schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Crawfordsville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (11 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sugar Creek Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Pleasant Hill Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Southmont JR High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Lester B Sommer Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | North Montgomery Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Crawfordsville SR High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | North Montgomery High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Southmont SR High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Crawfordsville Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.6/10
- Median household income
- $61,968
- Median home value
- $176,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Avg commute
- 20 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 75%
38% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Crawfordsville compares
Indiana rank
#93 of 218
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Indiana avg (6.3)
Median household income
$62k
86% of Indiana median
Schools in this city
13
About Schools in Crawfordsville, Indiana
Crawfordsville's public school system covers 13 ranked schools with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 — a consistent performance floor that puts the city ahead of many Indiana peers. The standout is Sugar Creek Elementary School, which scores 9.1 out of 10, making it one of the strongest elementary options in the region. Elementary education is where Crawfordsville concentrates much of its quality, with four elementary schools cracking 8.0 or above.
The elementary tier deserves close attention from families with younger children. Sugar Creek leads at 9.1, followed by Southmont Jr High School at 8.8, Pleasant Hill Elementary at 8.2, Lester B Sommer Elementary at 8.2, and Mollie B Hoover Elementary at 8.0. That kind of cluster — five schools scoring 8.0 or higher — signals that strong early and middle-grade options are broadly accessible, not limited to one corner of the city. Parents choosing where to live within Crawfordsville can reasonably expect above-average schooling regardless of which of these buildings their child is zoned for.
The 7+ threshold is another useful benchmark. Nine of the city's 13 ranked schools — 69% — clear that mark. For a mid-size Indiana city, that ratio reflects a school system that performs solidly across the board, not just at its peaks. Only a small fraction of schools fall into lower-performing territory, which narrows the risk for families who can't choose between buildings.
Practical takeaway for parents: elementary placement matters most here. The gap between the top elementary schools (Sugar Creek at 9.1) and the midfield is real, so families with school-age children in the K–5 range should verify attendance boundaries before committing to a neighborhood. Middle school coverage looks strong, with Southmont Jr High scoring 8.8 — a sign that academic momentum built at the elementary level has a quality destination. Overall, Crawfordsville offers a stable, above-average public school environment where most families will land in a school scoring 7.0 or better.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 262 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.1 |
| 2 | 298 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.6 |
| 3 | 366 students · Kindergarten–1st | 7.6 |
| 4 | 341 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 |
| 5 | 348 students · 2nd–3rd | 5.8 |
| 6 | 360 students · 4th–5th | 5.0 |
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 395 students · 6th–8th | 8.0 |
| 2 | 445 students · 6th–8th | 6.9 |
| 3 | 559 students · 6th–8th | 5.4 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 710 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 |
| 2 | 513 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 |
| 3 | 453 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 145 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 3.6 |
Schools in Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville, Indiana · 13 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$61,968
Median Home Value
$176,400
Median Rent
$822/mo
Population
28,227
College Educated
20%
Homeownership
75%
Avg Commute
20 min
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Community Profile
Crawfordsville has a median household income of $61,968. It is a community where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $176,400, with a median rent of $822/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.5%. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Indiana
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 3
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Crawfordsville, Indiana
How many schools are in Crawfordsville, Indiana?
Crawfordsville has 13 schools, including 13 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Crawfordsville, Indiana?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Crawfordsville is 6.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Crawfordsville, Indiana?
The top-ranked school in Crawfordsville on MySchoolScout is Sugar Creek Elementary School with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Crawfordsville, Indiana?
The top-ranked elementary school in Crawfordsville on MySchoolScout is Sugar Creek Elementary School with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Crawfordsville, Indiana?
The top-ranked middle school in Crawfordsville on MySchoolScout is Southmont JR High School with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best high school in Crawfordsville, Indiana?
The top-ranked high school in Crawfordsville on MySchoolScout is Crawfordsville SR High School with a composite score of 6.5/10.
How many school districts serve Crawfordsville, Indiana?
Crawfordsville is served by 3 school districts: Crawfordsville Community Schools, North Montgomery Com Sch Corp, South Montgomery Com Sch Corp.
What is the education level in Crawfordsville, Indiana?
According to Census data, 20% of adults in Crawfordsville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Crawfordsville, Indiana?
The median household income in Crawfordsville is approximately $61,968 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Crawfordsville, Indiana?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Crawfordsville is 15.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Crawfordsville, Indiana?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.