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Best Schools in Edinburgh, Indiana

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 5.5/10
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Choosing a school in Edinburgh?

Use this page to compare every school in Edinburgh by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Edinburgh Community High School

7.2/10

High · Edinburgh Community School Corp. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Edinburgh Comm Middle School

5.4/10

Middle · Edinburgh Community School Corp. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

East Side Elementary School

3.9/10

Elementary · Edinburgh Community School Corp. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Edinburgh for 2026 are Edinburgh Community High School (7.2/10), Edinburgh Comm Middle School (5.4/10), and East Side Elementary School (3.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 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

3

in this city

Avg Score

5.5

out of 10

Median Home

$184,200

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Edinburgh

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Edinburgh Community High School 7.2 / 10
2 Edinburgh Comm Middle School 5.4 / 10
3 East Side Elementary School 3.9 / 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
5.5/10

33% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$67,926

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$184,200

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
15%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
24 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
65%

Of occupied housing units

How Edinburgh compares

Indiana rank

#181 of 218

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Indiana avg (6.3)

Median household income

$68k

94% of Indiana median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Edinburgh, Indiana

Edinburgh, Indiana is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 5.5 out of 10, schools in Edinburgh show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Community High School with a composite score of 7.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Edinburgh is served by 1 school district: Edinburgh Community School Corp. These districts collectively serve 827 students.

Edinburgh's community shows 15% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $67,926. The poverty rate in the area is 9.6%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 46124 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 421 students · Pre-K–5th 3.9

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 179 students · 6th–8th 5.4

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 227 students · 9th–12th 7.2

Schools in Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Indiana · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$67,926

Median Home Value

$184,200

Median Rent

$798/mo

Population

7,638

College Educated

15%

Homeownership

65%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Community Profile

Edinburgh has a median household income of $67,926. It is a community where 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $184,200, with a median rent of $798/month. The local poverty rate of 9.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Edinburgh, Indiana

How many schools are in Edinburgh, Indiana?

Edinburgh has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Edinburgh, Indiana?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Edinburgh is 5.5 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 Edinburgh, Indiana?

The top-ranked school in Edinburgh on MySchoolScout is Edinburgh Community High School with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Edinburgh, Indiana?

The top-ranked elementary school in Edinburgh on MySchoolScout is East Side Elementary School with a composite score of 3.9/10.

What is the best middle school in Edinburgh, Indiana?

The top-ranked middle school in Edinburgh on MySchoolScout is Edinburgh Comm Middle School with a composite score of 5.4/10.

What is the best high school in Edinburgh, Indiana?

The top-ranked high school in Edinburgh on MySchoolScout is Edinburgh Community High School with a composite score of 7.2/10.

How many school districts serve Edinburgh, Indiana?

Edinburgh is served by 1 school district: Edinburgh Community School Corp.

What is the education level in Edinburgh, Indiana?

According to Census data, 15% of adults in Edinburgh have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Edinburgh, Indiana?

The median household income in Edinburgh is approximately $67,926 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Edinburgh, Indiana?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Edinburgh is 14.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Edinburgh, 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.