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6.8 avg / 10

Best Schools in Yorktown, Indiana

4 schools · 2 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 4
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.8/10
Estimated Scores: 25%
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Choosing a school in Yorktown?

Use this page to compare every school in Yorktown 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.

Yorktown High School

7.5/10

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

Yorktown Elementary School

7.0/10

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

Yorktown Middle School

6.9/10

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

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Yorktown for 2026 are Yorktown High School (7.5/10), Yorktown Elementary School (7.0/10), and Yorktown Middle School (6.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 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

4

in this city

Avg Score

6.8

out of 10

Median Home

$172,800

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Yorktown

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Yorktown High School 7.5 / 10
2 Yorktown Elementary School 7.0 / 10
3 Yorktown Middle School 6.9 / 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
6.8/10

50% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$80,490

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$172,800

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
36%

Adults 25+

Owner-occupied homes
93%

Of occupied housing units

How Yorktown compares

Indiana rank

#82 of 218

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Indiana avg (6.3)

Median household income

$80k

112% of Indiana median

Schools in this city

4

About Schools in Yorktown, Indiana

Yorktown, Indiana is home to 4 schools, including 4 public schools. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.8 out of 10, schools in Yorktown 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 Yorktown is Yorktown High School with a composite score of 7.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Yorktown is served by 1 school district: Yorktown Community Schools. These districts collectively serve 2,767 students.

Yorktown's community shows 36% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $80,490. The poverty rate in the area is 4.2%.

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: 47396 (4)

Elementary Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 662 students · 3rd–5th 7.0
2 591 students · Kindergarten–2nd 5.7

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 699 students · 6th–8th 6.9

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 815 students · 9th–12th 7.5

Schools in Yorktown

Yorktown, Indiana · 4 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$80,490

Median Home Value

$172,800

Median Rent

$833/mo

Population

7,808

College Educated

36%

Homeownership

93%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Community Profile

Yorktown has a median household income of $80,490. It is an area where 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $172,800, with a median rent of $833/month. The local poverty rate of 4.2% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Yorktown, Indiana

How many schools are in Yorktown, Indiana?

Yorktown has 4 schools, including 4 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Yorktown, Indiana?

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

The top-ranked school in Yorktown on MySchoolScout is Yorktown High School with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Yorktown, Indiana?

The top-ranked elementary school in Yorktown on MySchoolScout is Yorktown Elementary School with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What is the best middle school in Yorktown, Indiana?

The top-ranked middle school in Yorktown on MySchoolScout is Yorktown Middle School with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What is the best high school in Yorktown, Indiana?

The top-ranked high school in Yorktown on MySchoolScout is Yorktown High School with a composite score of 7.5/10.

How many school districts serve Yorktown, Indiana?

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

What is the education level in Yorktown, Indiana?

According to Census data, 36% of adults in Yorktown have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Yorktown, Indiana?

The median household income in Yorktown is approximately $80,490 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Yorktown is 17.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Yorktown, 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.