| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Palestine Community Schools | New Palestine | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 3,863 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Eastern Hancock County Community School Corporation | Charlottesville | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 1,179 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Mount Vernon Community School Corporation | Fortville | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 4,677 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Greenfield-Central Community Schools | Greenfield | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 4,393 | 8 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Hancock County compares
Together they enroll 14,112 students across 23 schools. The largest is Mount Vernon Community School Corporation with 4,677 students. Districts here average 8.2/10, above the Indiana average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 7/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Hancock County, Indiana
Hancock County has 4 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Hancock County is New Palestine Community Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ILEARN 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Indiana. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Hancock County, IN?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Hancock County, IN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Hancock County, IN?
Of the districts serving Hancock County, New Palestine Community Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th percentile among Indiana school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Indiana reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Indiana and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Indiana only, never across state lines.