Best Schools in New Albany, Indiana
13 schools · 8 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in New Albany?
Use this page to compare every school in New Albany by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Mount Tabor Elementary School
Elementary · New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Slate Run Elementary School
Elementary · New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Grant Line Elementary School
Elementary · New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in New Albany for 2026 are Mount Tabor Elementary School (8.0/10), Slate Run Elementary School (7.5/10), and Grant Line Elementary School (7.0/10), 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
13
11 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$191,800
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
13
11 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$191,800
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 8.0/10 despite 58% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 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 New Albany schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among New Albany schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in New Albany
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 rated schools; 13 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Tabor Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Slate Run Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Grant Line Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Nathaniel Scribner Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Green Valley Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Fairmont Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Hazelwood Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | New Albany Senior High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | S Ellen Jones Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Community Montessori | 4.9 / 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
- 6.4/10
- Median household income
- $62,212
- Median home value
- $191,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27%
- Avg commute
- 21 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 63%
33% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How New Albany compares
Indiana rank
#97 of 220
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Indiana avg (6.4)
Median household income
$62k
86% of Indiana median
Schools in this city
12
New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch runs 91% of New Albany's public schools
New Albany touches 2 districts, but New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch is the one most addresses actually attend.
New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch accounts for 10 of 11 public schools (91%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 1.
Among 10 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.9 to 8.0 — the spread is inside New Albany, not a citywide average.
- New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch10 public · 91%
- Community Montessori Inc1 public · 9%
About Schools in New Albany, Indiana
New Albany, Indiana is home to 13 schools, including 11 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 6.4 out of 10, schools in New Albany show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in New Albany is Mount Tabor Elementary School with a composite score of 8.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
New Albany is served by 2 school districts: Community Montessori Inc, New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch. These districts collectively serve 11,866 students.
New Albany's community shows 27% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $62,212. The poverty rate in the area is 14.9%.
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.
Elementary Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 611 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.0 | ||
| 2 | 405 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.5 | ||
| 3 | 516 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.0 | ||
| 4 | 419 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.6 | ||
| 5 | 329 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.6 | ||
| 6 | 235 students · Pre-K–4th | 5.4 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Holy Family SchoolPrivate 266 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 330 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 898 students · 5th–8th | 6.8 |
| 2 | 810 students · 5th–8th | 5.5 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,814 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 486 students · Pre-K–12th | 4.9 |
| 2 | 2 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — |
Schools in New Albany
New Albany, Indiana · 13 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$62,212
Median Home Value
$191,800
Median Rent
$984/mo
Population
49,606
College Educated
27%
Homeownership
63%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Community Profile
New Albany has a median household income of $62,212. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $191,800, with a median rent of $984/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.9%. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Indiana
- Elementary
- 8
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 1
- Other
- 2
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How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in New Albany, Indiana
How many schools are in New Albany, Indiana?
New Albany has 13 schools, including 11 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in New Albany, Indiana?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in New Albany is 6.4 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 New Albany, Indiana?
The top-ranked school in New Albany on MySchoolScout is Mount Tabor Elementary School with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in New Albany, Indiana?
The top-ranked elementary school in New Albany on MySchoolScout is Mount Tabor Elementary School with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best middle school in New Albany, Indiana?
The top-ranked middle school in New Albany on MySchoolScout is Nathaniel Scribner Middle School with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What is the best high school in New Albany, Indiana?
The top-ranked high school in New Albany on MySchoolScout is New Albany Senior High School with a composite score of 5.4/10.
How many school districts serve New Albany, Indiana?
New Albany is served by 2 school districts: Community Montessori Inc, New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch.
What is the education level in New Albany, Indiana?
According to Census data, 27% of adults in New Albany have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in New Albany, Indiana?
The median household income in New Albany is approximately $62,212 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in New Albany, Indiana?
Yes, New Albany has 2 private schools alongside 11 public schools. The top-rated private school is Holy Family School with a score of 7.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in New Albany, Indiana?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in New Albany is 13.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in New Albany, 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.