Choosing the right school district is one of the most important decisions parents can make for their children’s education and future. Gone are the days when you didn't have a choice - when you attended the school(s) near where you lived. These days, parents can send their child to a school on the other side of town if they think it's the best fit.

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So, when it comes to the nearly 300 Indiana school districts, which ones are the best? The folks at Niche have done the work and answered that question. Each year, Niche releases several school-related rankings for categories like most diverse, best teachers, and best for athletes. You can see all of those other results HERE, but right now we're going to look at the Best School Districts in Indiana.

How are Indiana's Best School Districts Determined?

Niche explains (hopefully in terms we can all understand) how they reach the rankings each year...

The 2025 Best School Districts ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and more. SAT/ACT scores have been removed from this year's rankings to reflect a general de-emphasis on test scores in the college admissions process.

Does Southern Indiana Have Any Top 25 School Districts?

Before you scroll through the list of Indiana's 25 best school districts, I'm gonna give you a bit of a spoiler. You'll only find one Southern Indiana district that high on the list. That's not to say the rest of our districts didn't score well - in fact, a couple of them just missed the top 25. Here's the report card for the districts you're probably familiar with. The top 25 are just below that.

  • #32 (A-) South Gibson School Corporation
  • #36 (A-) Warrick County School Corporation
  • #52 (B+) Metropolitan School District of North Posey
  • #81 (B+) Metropolitan School District of Mt. Vernon
  • #102 (B) Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation

The Top 25 Indiana School Districts for 2025

Gallery Credit: Bobby G.

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