For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,653 students in Danville, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Danville, IN are Danville Middle School, South Elementary School and Danville Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Danville, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Danville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Danville, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Danville Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 W Lincoln St
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-5491
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-5491
Gr: 5-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
South Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1375 W Lincoln St
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-2131
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-2131
Gr: 3-4 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Danville Community High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Warrior Way
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-6431
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-6431
Gr: 9-12 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
398 Urban St
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-2610
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-2610
Gr: PK-2 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Danville, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Danville, IN include Danville Middle School, South Elementary School and Danville Community High School.
How many public schools are located in Danville?
4 public schools are located in Danville.
What is the racial composition of students in Danville?
Danville public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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