For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 936 students in Hanover, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hanover, IN are Southwestern Elementary School and Southwestern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanover, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hanover have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Hanover, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
273 South Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6215
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6215
Grades: PK-5
| 630 students
Rank: #22.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
169 S Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6244
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6244
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hanover, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hanover, IN include Southwestern Elementary School and Southwestern Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hanover?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hanover.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover?
Hanover public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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