Schools & Families in New Albany

New Albany's education picture pairs public schools meeting projected proficiency benchmarks with Indiana University Southeast's real, distinct regional-campus presence.

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Public schools meeting projected expectations

New Albany's public schools average a C SchoolGrade per one proficiency-based aggregator, with 36% actual proficiency versus a 37% projected benchmark -- meeting rather than exceeding expectations.

A real, four-year public regional university

Indiana University Southeast, founded 1941, sits directly in New Albany with a full-time undergraduate enrollment of 2,287 plus 999 part-time undergraduates -- a genuine draw for families connected to the university.

Genuinely affordable family housing

New Albany's median home value ($155,400-$169,600) runs genuinely below the national median, a real relocation positive for families prioritizing affordability.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.