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Best Schools in Seymour, Indiana

12 schools · 8 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other

Public: 7
Private: 5
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 5.5/10
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Choosing a school in Seymour?

Use this page to compare every school in Seymour 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.

Emerson Elementary School

8.6/10

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

Trinity Lutheran High School

7.4/10

High. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

St Ambrose Catholic School

7.3/10

Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Seymour for 2026 are Emerson Elementary School (8.6/10), Trinity Lutheran High School (7.4/10), and St Ambrose Catholic School (7.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 11 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

12

7 public · 5 private

Avg Score

5.5

out of 10

Median Home

$187,800

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Seymour

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Emerson Elementary School 8.6 / 10
2 Trinity Lutheran High School 7.4 / 10
3 St Ambrose Catholic School 7.3 / 10
4 Cortland Elementary School 7.2 / 10
5 St Johns Lutheran School 5.9 / 10
6 Seymour Senior High School 5.1 / 10
7 Seymour-redding Elementary School 4.7 / 10
8 Seymour Middle School 4.3 / 10
9 Margaret R Brown Elementary School 3.6 / 10
10 Liberty Christian Academy 3.4 / 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

36% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$72,186

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$187,800

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
21%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
22 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
67%

Of occupied housing units

How Seymour compares

Indiana rank

#179 of 218

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Indiana avg (6.3)

Median household income

$72k

100% of Indiana median

Schools in this city

11

About Schools in Seymour, Indiana

Seymour, Indiana is home to 12 schools, including 7 public schools and 5 private schools. The city's schools span 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

With an average rating of 5.5 out of 10, schools in Seymour 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 Seymour is Emerson Elementary School with a composite score of 8.6/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Seymour is served by 1 school district: Seymour Community Schools. These districts collectively serve 5,473 students.

Seymour's community shows 21% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $72,186. The poverty rate in the area is 11.0%.

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: 47274 (12)

Elementary Schools

8 schools
# School Rating
1 271 students · Kindergarten–5th 8.6
2 104 students · Kindergarten–5th 7.2
3 624 students · Pre-K–4th 4.7
4 524 students · Kindergarten–5th 3.6
5 617 students · Pre-K–5th 3.2
Private Schools 3 schools

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 124 students · Pre-K–8th 7.3
2 85 students · Pre-K–8th 5.9
3 8 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 776 students · 6th–8th 4.3

High Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 1,726 students · 9th–12th 5.1
Private Schools 1 school

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 147 students · 9th–12th 7.4

Other Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 47 students · Kindergarten–12th 3.4

Schools in Seymour

Seymour, Indiana · 12 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$72,186

Median Home Value

$187,800

Median Rent

$956/mo

Population

32,786

College Educated

21%

Homeownership

67%

Avg Commute

22 min

Poverty Rate

11.0%

Community Profile

Seymour has a median household income of $72,186. It is a community where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $187,800, with a median rent of $956/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.0%. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Seymour, Indiana

How many schools are in Seymour, Indiana?

Seymour has 12 schools, including 7 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Seymour, Indiana?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Seymour 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 Seymour, Indiana?

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

What is the best elementary school in Seymour, Indiana?

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

What is the best middle school in Seymour, Indiana?

The top-ranked middle school in Seymour on MySchoolScout is Seymour Middle School with a composite score of 4.3/10.

What is the best high school in Seymour, Indiana?

The top-ranked high school in Seymour on MySchoolScout is Trinity Lutheran High School with a composite score of 7.4/10.

How many school districts serve Seymour, Indiana?

Seymour is served by 1 school district: Seymour Community Schools.

What is the education level in Seymour, Indiana?

According to Census data, 21% of adults in Seymour have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Seymour, Indiana?

The median household income in Seymour is approximately $72,186 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Seymour, Indiana?

Yes, Seymour has 5 private schools alongside 7 public schools. The top-rated private school is Trinity Lutheran High School with a score of 7.4/10.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Seymour is 14.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Seymour, 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.