7.3 avg / 10

Best Schools in Newburgh, Indiana

12 schools · 6 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High · 3 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 8

Private: 4

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 7.3/10

Estimated Scores: 9%

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

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Elementary · Warrick County 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 Newburgh for 2026 are Newburgh Elementary School (8.6/10), Sharon Elementary School (8.6/10), and John H Castle Elementary School (8.3/10), 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.

Top-Rated Schools in Newburgh

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Newburgh Elementary School	8.6 / 10	Elementary	—	91th
2	Sharon Elementary School	8.6 / 10	Elementary	—	91th
3	John H Castle Elementary School	8.3 / 10	Elementary	—	87th
4	Castle South Middle School	8.3 / 10	Middle	—	87th
5	Castle North Middle School	8.2 / 10	Middle	—	85th
6	Castle High School	7.8 / 10	High	—	78th
7	St John the Baptist Catholic School	7.0 / 10	Elementary	—	58th
8	Newburgh Christian School	7.0 / 10	Other	—	56th
9	Evansville Christian School	6.8 / 10	Other	—	52th
10	Yankeetown Elementary School	6.3 / 10	Elementary	—	46th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 7.3/10
Median household income: $101,462
Median home value: $255,200
Bachelor's degree or higher: 44%
Avg commute: 22 min
Owner-occupied homes: 81%

How Newburgh compares

Indiana rank

#42 of 218

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+1.0

above Indiana avg (6.3)

Median household income

$101k

141% of Indiana median

Schools in this city

11

About Schools in Newburgh, Indiana

Newburgh, Indiana offers families a compact but consistently strong public school market. Eight ranked public schools serve the community, and that small field delivers outsized performance — the citywide average sits at 7.7 out of 10, and seven of those eight schools, or 88%, clear the 7-point threshold. That kind of floor-level consistency is uncommon and signals that below-average outcomes are the exception, not the norm here.

The elementary landscape leads the city. Sharon Elementary School tops every school in Newburgh with an 8.6 out of 10, followed closely by Newburgh Elementary at 8.5. At those levels, both rank among the standout performers in their grade band. Yankeetown Elementary (7.8) and John H. Castle Elementary (7.4) round out the elementary tier, each clearing that 7-point floor with room to spare.

Castle High School carries the secondary side with a score of 8.3 out of 10 — a strong result that aligns with the elementary pipeline feeding into it. Families arriving with younger children can reasonably expect that performance trajectory to hold through graduation. Consistency across grade bands is one of the clearest signals of a district operating with coherent standards, and Newburgh's numbers reflect that alignment.

For parents comparing Newburgh against other small Indiana cities, the headline number is that 88% rate of schools scoring 7 or above. Most markets of this size show wider spread — a few standouts, several middling schools, and at least one outlier pulling the average down. Newburgh doesn't carry that weak link. Sharon Elementary, Newburgh Elementary, and Castle High School in particular represent the kind of proven, consistent performers that hold their value across different family priorities — academic rigor, enrichment programming, or reliable college readiness. Parents relocating to the area have a narrow but high-quality field to navigate, which makes the decision less about avoiding bad options and more about choosing between genuinely strong ones.

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Elementary Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Newburgh Elementary School 588 students · Kindergarten–5th	588	Kindergarten–5th	8.6
2	Sharon Elementary School 726 students · Kindergarten–5th	726	Kindergarten–5th	8.6
3	John H Castle Elementary School 965 students · Pre-K–5th	965	Pre-K–5th	8.3
4	Yankeetown Elementary School 300 students · Kindergarten–5th	300	Kindergarten–5th	6.3
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	St John the Baptist Catholic School Private 347 students · Pre-K–8th	347	Pre-K–8th	7.0
2	Castle Country Academics Private 2 students · Pre-K–TK	2	Pre-K–TK	—

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Castle South Middle School 674 students · 6th–8th	674	6th–8th	8.3
2	Castle North Middle School 752 students · 6th–8th	752	6th–8th	8.2

High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Castle High School 1,968 students · 9th–12th	1,968	9th–12th	7.8

Other Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Warrick County Preschool 104 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	104	Pre-K–Pre-K	3.6
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Newburgh Christian School Private 38 students · Pre-K–12th	38	Pre-K–12th	7.0
2	Evansville Christian School Private 891 students · Pre-K–12th	891	Pre-K–12th	6.8

Schools in Newburgh

Newburgh, Indiana · 12 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$101,462

Median Home Value

$255,200

Median Rent

$1,108/mo

Population

39,461

College Educated

44%

Homeownership

81%

Avg Commute

22 min

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Community Profile

Newburgh has a median household income of $101,462. It is a well-educated community where 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $255,200, with a median rent of $1,108/month. The local poverty rate of 4.7% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Indiana
Elementary: 6
Middle: 2
High: 1
Other: 3

Resources

🔍 Google "Newburgh schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Newburgh 📊 Niche Newburgh Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools

School District

Warrick County School Corp

18 schools · 10,005 students

Nearby Cities

Chandler (1 school)

5 mi

Boonville (4 schools)

8 mi

Evansville (54 schools)

Lynnville (3 schools)

16 mi

Mackey (1 school)

20 mi

Haubstadt (2 schools)

Fort Branch (3 schools)

22 mi

Chrisney (1 school)

19 mi

Oakland City (3 schools)

25 mi

Wadesville (2 schools)

21 mi

Mount Vernon (3 schools)

22 mi

Other Major Cities in Indiana

Top metros statewide by school count.

Indianapolis 298 schools Fort Wayne 103 schools South Bend 59 schools Elkhart 38 schools Bloomington 35 schools

How we rate schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Newburgh, Indiana

How many schools are in Newburgh, Indiana?

Newburgh has 12 schools, including 8 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Newburgh, Indiana?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Newburgh is 7.3 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 Newburgh, Indiana?

The top-ranked school in Newburgh on MySchoolScout is Newburgh Elementary School with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What is the best elementary school in Newburgh, Indiana?

The top-ranked elementary school in Newburgh on MySchoolScout is Newburgh Elementary School with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What is the best middle school in Newburgh, Indiana?

The top-ranked middle school in Newburgh on MySchoolScout is Castle South Middle School with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best high school in Newburgh, Indiana?

The top-ranked high school in Newburgh on MySchoolScout is Castle High School with a composite score of 7.8/10.

How many school districts serve Newburgh, Indiana?

Newburgh is served by 1 school district: Warrick County School Corp.

What is the education level in Newburgh, Indiana?

According to Census data, 44% of adults in Newburgh have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Newburgh, Indiana?

The median household income in Newburgh is approximately $101,462 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Newburgh, Indiana?

Yes, Newburgh has 4 private schools alongside 8 public schools. The top-rated private school is St John the Baptist Catholic School with a score of 7.0/10.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Newburgh 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 Newburgh, 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.