Best Schools in Greenfield, Indiana
10 schools · 6 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Greenfield?
Use this page to compare every school in Greenfield by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Brandywine Elementary School
Elementary · Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Eden Elementary School
Elementary · Greenfield-central Com Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Harris Elementary School
Elementary · Greenfield-central Com Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Greenfield for 2026 are Brandywine Elementary School (8.9/10), Eden Elementary School (8.8/10), and Harris Elementary School (8.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 10 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
10
9 public · 1 private
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$227,200
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
10
9 public · 1 private
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$227,200
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.5/10 despite 60% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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 Greenfield schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Greenfield
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandywine Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Eden Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Harris Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Weston Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Greenfield Intermediate School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | St Michael's Catholic School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Greenfield-central High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Jb Stephens Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Mt Comfort Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Greenfield Central Junior High Sch | 5.3 / 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
- 7.5/10
- Median household income
- $82,850
- Median home value
- $227,200
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 73%
60% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Greenfield compares
Indiana rank
#34 of 218
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Indiana avg (6.3)
Median household income
$83k
115% of Indiana median
Schools in this city
10
About Schools in Greenfield, Indiana
Greenfield, Indiana runs nine ranked public schools through a single district, giving parents a compact but consequential system to evaluate. The city's average score is 6.3 out of 10 — a number that anchors the middle of a range wide enough to make school choice meaningful. Only 22% of Greenfield's ranked schools score 7 or above, which means the performance gap between the best schools and the rest is real. For families relocating here, the grade band a child enters first has an outsized effect on the overall experience.
The elementary tier is Greenfield's clearest strength. Brandywine Elementary leads all nine schools with an 8.6 — the highest score in the city by a significant margin. JB Stephens Elementary follows at 7.9, making it the second and final school to clear the 7-point threshold. Together, those two schools represent the city's most competitive academic environment at any level. Mt. Comfort Elementary rounds out the named elementaries at 6.6, in line with the district average. Parents with young children who can secure access to Brandywine or JB Stephens are working with Greenfield's strongest assets from the start.
The middle school picture narrows quickly. Greenfield Intermediate School scores 6.6, landing at the district mean. Parents tracking a child's trajectory from the top elementaries into the intermediate years should expect a step down in rated performance. That shift is worth weighing early when choosing a neighborhood, since locking in elementary-school geography while kids are young is far easier than adjusting later.
Greenfield-Central High School scores 6.3 — exactly at the citywide average — and it is the only secondary option in town. With no alternative at the high school level, ratings alone give families little to differentiate. The practical takeaway: Greenfield's strongest academic value is concentrated at the elementary level. Families prioritizing school quality should focus their neighborhood search on attendance zones that feed into Brandywine or JB Stephens, then evaluate Central on program depth and extracurriculars beyond the headline score.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 350 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.9 | ||
| 2 | 166 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 8.8 | ||
| 3 | 291 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 8.5 | ||
| 4 | 311 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 8.2 | ||
| 5 | 692 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.1 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Michael's Catholic School
Private
122 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.7 | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 458 students · 4th–6th | 8.0 |
| 2 | 662 students · 7th–8th | 5.3 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,430 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 565 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 6.4 |
Schools in Greenfield
Greenfield, Indiana · 10 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$82,850
Median Home Value
$227,200
Median Rent
$1,099/mo
Population
42,927
College Educated
27%
Homeownership
73%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Community Profile
Greenfield has a median household income of $82,850. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $227,200, with a median rent of $1,099/month. The local poverty rate of 5.1% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Indiana
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 1
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Greenfield, Indiana
How many schools are in Greenfield, Indiana?
Greenfield has 10 schools, including 9 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Greenfield, Indiana?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Greenfield is 7.5 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 Greenfield, Indiana?
The top-ranked school in Greenfield on MySchoolScout is Brandywine Elementary School with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best elementary school in Greenfield, Indiana?
The top-ranked elementary school in Greenfield on MySchoolScout is Brandywine Elementary School with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best middle school in Greenfield, Indiana?
The top-ranked middle school in Greenfield on MySchoolScout is Greenfield Intermediate School with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best high school in Greenfield, Indiana?
The top-ranked high school in Greenfield on MySchoolScout is Greenfield-central High School with a composite score of 6.8/10.
How many school districts serve Greenfield, Indiana?
Greenfield is served by 3 school districts: Greenfield-central Com Schools, Mt Vernon Community School Corp, Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp.
What is the education level in Greenfield, Indiana?
According to Census data, 27% of adults in Greenfield have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Greenfield, Indiana?
The median household income in Greenfield is approximately $82,850 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Greenfield, Indiana?
Yes, Greenfield has 1 private school alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Michael's Catholic School with a score of 7.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Greenfield, Indiana?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Greenfield 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 Greenfield, 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.