Public schools in Anderson, IN
12 open public schools with an address in Anderson, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,279
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Indiana median 14.8:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Anderson public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Anderson, IN: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,279 students, an average of 662 per school. The largest campus is Anderson High School (1,768 students), and the largest elementary school is Eastside Elementary School (581).
Anderson Community School Corp operates the most schools here (10), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, lower than the statewide school median of 14.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 63% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Anderson
Elementary schools in Anderson
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Elementary School Anderson Community School Corp | PK–05 | 496 | 13.4:1 | |
| Anderson Intermediate School Anderson Community School Corp | PK–06 | 490 | 15:1 | |
| Eastside Elementary School Anderson Community School Corp | PK–05 | 581 | 15.3:1 | |
| Edgewood Elementary School Anderson Community School Corp | PK–05 | 455 | 13.8:1 | |
| Erskine Elementary School Anderson Community School Corp | PK–05 | 461 | 11.9:1 | |
| Tenth Street Elementary School Anderson Community School Corp | PK–05 | 529 | 14.5:1 | |
| Valley Grove Elementary School Anderson Community School Corp | PK–05 | 485 | 13.4:1 |
Middle schools in Anderson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Middle School Anderson Community School Corp | 07–08 | 916 | 11.9:1 |
High schools in Anderson
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson High School Anderson Community School Corp | 09–12 | 1,768 | 14.3:1 | |
| Excel Center - Anderson Excel Center - Anderson · Charter | 09–12 | 321 | 32.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Anderson
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Online Academy Anderson Community School Corp | 04–11 | — | — | |
| Anderson Preparatory Academy Anderson Preparatory Academy · Charter | KG–12 | 777 | 12.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.2%
- Hispanic20.2%
- Black22.2%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Anderson schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,279 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Anderson
How many public schools are in Anderson, IN?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Anderson: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 7,279 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Anderson?
Schools with an address in Anderson belong to 3 education agencies, led by Anderson Community School Corp (10 schools), Anderson Preparatory Academy (1 school), Excel Center - Anderson (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Anderson?
Anderson High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Anderson, with 1,768 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Anderson?
Yes. 2 of the 12 public schools in Anderson are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Anderson Preparatory Academy, Excel Center - Anderson. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Anderson schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Anderson public schools is 13.8:1, lower than the Indiana school median of 14.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Anderson guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Indiana cities