Best Schools in Greencastle, Indiana
8 schools · 4 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High
Choosing a school in Greencastle?
Use this page to compare every school in Greencastle by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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South Putnam Middle School
Middle · South Putnam Community Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Greencastle Middle School
Middle · Greencastle Community School Corp. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Central Elementary School
Elementary · South Putnam Community Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Greencastle for 2026 are South Putnam Middle School (8.3/10), Greencastle Middle School (7.3/10), and Central Elementary School (7.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 6 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
8
in this city
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$200,900
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
8
in this city
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$200,900
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +6.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Greencastle schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Greencastle
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (6 rated schools; 8 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Putnam Middle School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Greencastle Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Central Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Tzouanakis Intermediate School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | South Putnam High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Greencastle High School | 5.6 / 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
- 6.8/10
- Median household income
- $70,847
- Median home value
- $200,900
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Avg commute
- 21 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 63%
50% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Greencastle compares
Indiana rank
#59 of 220
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Indiana avg (6.4)
Median household income
$71k
98% of Indiana median
Schools in this city
8
Greencastle Community School Corp runs 63% of Greencastle's public schools
Greencastle touches 2 districts, but Greencastle Community School Corp is the one most addresses actually attend.
Greencastle Community School Corp accounts for 5 of 8 public schools (63%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 3.
Among 6 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 5.6 to 8.3 — the spread is inside Greencastle, not a citywide average.
- Greencastle Community School Corp5 public · 63%
- South Putnam Community Schools3 public · 38%
About Schools in Greencastle, Indiana
Greencastle is a small Indiana city with a compact public school system — 8 ranked schools serving students from kindergarten through graduation. That tight footprint makes comparison straightforward: parents are choosing between a handful of well-defined options rather than sorting through dozens. The system averages 7.2 out of 10 across all ranked schools, and 6 of those 8 schools (75%) clear the 7-point threshold — a strong concentration of above-average performers for a city this size.
Two districts serve Greencastle families: South Putnam Community Schools and Greencastle Community School Corporation. South Putnam leads the performance table. South Putnam Middle School sits at the top of the city with an 8.3 rating, the highest score among all ranked schools. South Putnam High School follows at 8.0, making South Putnam the stronger district for secondary outcomes by a clear margin. Both scores sit well above the city average of 7.2.
On the Greencastle Community side, the elementary years look solid. Tzouanakis Intermediate School scores 7.3 and Martha J Ridpath Elementary lands at 7.2 — both at or just above the city mean. Greencastle High School rounds out the ranked list at 7.0, a mark that still clears the above-average bar. No ranked school in the city falls below that threshold, which signals a relatively high floor across the entire market.
For families deciding between districts, the split is sharpest at the secondary level: South Putnam High's 8.0 outpaces Greencastle High's 7.0 by a full point. Elementary options in both districts cluster tightly in the 7.0–7.3 range, so the stakes of the district choice rise as students move into middle and high school. Parents who have any flexibility on address should map the South Putnam middle and high school attendance boundaries carefully — the gap between South Putnam Middle's 8.3 and the city average of 7.2 is the single largest performance difference in this market, and it represents a meaningful edge for students who land on that side of the line.
Elementary Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 178 students · Kindergarten–2nd | 7.1 |
| 2 | 349 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.0 |
| 3 | 401 students · 3rd–5th | 6.7 |
| 4 | 312 students · Pre-K–2nd | 6.7 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 279 students · 6th–8th | 8.3 |
| 2 | 404 students · 6th–8th | 7.3 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 363 students · 9th–12th | 5.8 |
| 2 | 495 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 |
Schools in Greencastle
Greencastle, Indiana · 8 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$70,847
Median Home Value
$200,900
Median Rent
$902/mo
Population
19,639
College Educated
22%
Homeownership
63%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Community Profile
Greencastle has a median household income of $70,847. It is a community where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $200,900, with a median rent of $902/month. The local poverty rate of 7.0% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Indiana
- Elementary
- 4
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 2
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Greencastle, Indiana
How many schools are in Greencastle, Indiana?
Greencastle has 8 schools, including 8 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Greencastle, Indiana?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Greencastle is 6.8 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 Greencastle, Indiana?
The top-ranked school in Greencastle on MySchoolScout is South Putnam Middle School with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Greencastle, Indiana?
The top-ranked elementary school in Greencastle on MySchoolScout is Central Elementary School with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Greencastle, Indiana?
The top-ranked middle school in Greencastle on MySchoolScout is South Putnam Middle School with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best high school in Greencastle, Indiana?
The top-ranked high school in Greencastle on MySchoolScout is South Putnam High School with a composite score of 5.8/10.
How many school districts serve Greencastle, Indiana?
Greencastle is served by 2 school districts: Greencastle Community School Corp, South Putnam Community Schools.
What is the education level in Greencastle, Indiana?
According to Census data, 22% of adults in Greencastle have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Greencastle, Indiana?
The median household income in Greencastle is approximately $70,847 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Greencastle, Indiana?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Greencastle is 14.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Greencastle, 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.