For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,771 students in 47714, IN (there are , serving 1,361 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 47714, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 47714, IN are Hebron Elementary School, Fairlawn Elementary School and Harper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 47714 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 47714, IN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47714, IN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hebron Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4400 Bellemeade Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-8915
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-8915
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Fairlawn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2021 S Alvord Blvd
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-4997
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-4997
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Harper Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 S Alvord Blvd
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-1308
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-1308
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Washington Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-8983
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-8983
Grades: 6-8
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
Benjamin Bosse High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Washington Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-1661
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-1661
Grades: PK-12
| 826 students
Rank: #66.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
917 S Dexter Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-1321
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-1321
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #77.
Lodge Community School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Lodge Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-5319
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-5319
Grades: K-8
| 431 students
Rank: #88.
Mcgary Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1535 S Joyce Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-3035
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-3035
Grades: 6-8
| 301 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 47714, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 47714, IN include Hebron Elementary School, Fairlawn Elementary School and Harper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 47714?
8 public schools are located in 47714.
What percentage of students in 47714 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 47714 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 47714?
47714 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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