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13 schools in Anderson

Indiana · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Anderson number 13, teaching approximately 7,279 Indiana students, an average of 560 per campus.

7-year change in Anderson

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,279
-906 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
-1 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
45%
was 56%
% Hispanic
20%
was 14%
% Black
22%
was 21%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Anderson Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05496
Anderson High SchoolHigh09-121,768
Anderson Intermediate SchoolMiddle05-06490
Anderson Preparatory AcademyCombinedKG-12777
COMPASS Alternative SchoolCombinedM-M·
Eastside Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05581
Edgewood Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-04455
Erskine Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05461
Excel Center - AndersonHigh09-12321
Highland Middle SchoolMiddle07-08916
Southview Preschool CenterCombinedM-M·
Tenth Street Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05529
Valley Grove Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05485

About Anderson

Public education in Anderson, Indiana runs across 13 schools that serves roughly 7,279 students. By footprint, Anderson sits in the average-sized bracket.

On the school-mix side, the city consists of 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, and 3 other.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Anderson has declined 11% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 8,185 students to 7,279. The school count fell from 12 to 11 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 56% to 45% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Anderson discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Anderson, Indiana?
There are 13 public K-12 schools in Anderson, with a combined enrollment of about 7,279.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Anderson?
Anderson has 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 3 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Anderson?
Anderson High School is the largest public school in Anderson by enrollment, with approximately 1,768 students.
What school districts serve Anderson?
Anderson is served by 3 public school districts, including Anderson Preparatory Academy, Anderson Community School Corp, Excel Center - Anderson.
What grade levels do public schools in Anderson cover?
Public schools in Anderson serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Anderson?
2 of the 13 public schools in Anderson are charter schools.