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Best Benton County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,619 students in Benton County, IN (there are , serving 120 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Benton County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Benton County, IN are Otterbein Elementary School, Benton Central Jr-sr High School and Prairie Crossing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Benton County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Otterbein Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
111 W Oxford St
Otterbein, IN 47970
(765) 583-4401
Gr: K-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Benton Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4241 E 300 S
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-1600
Gr: 7-12 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2758 S 400 E
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-3000
Gr: K-6 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Benton County, IN

Benton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
414 W Main St
Boswell, IN 47921
(765) 869-5523
Gr: PK-6 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
305 E 2nd St
Fowler, IN 47944
(765) 884-0310
Gr: K-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
405 N 5th St
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 385-2223
Gr: K-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Benton County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Benton County, IN include Otterbein Elementary School, Benton Central Jr-sr High School and Prairie Crossing Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Benton County?
3 public schools are located in Benton County.
What percentage of students in Benton County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Benton County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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