For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,215 students in Owen County, IN.
The top ranked public schools in Owen County, IN are Mccormick's Creek Elementary School, Gosport Elementary School and Owen Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owen County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Owen County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Owen County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccormick's Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Flatwoods Rd
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 828-6000
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 828-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Gosport Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9th St
Gosport, IN 47433
(812) 879-4694
Gosport, IN 47433
(812) 879-4694
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
Rank: #33.
Owen Valley Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
626 W St Hwy 46
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2249
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2249
Grades: 7-8
| 338 students
Rank: #44.
Patricksburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 246
Patricksburg, IN 47455
(812) 859-4525
Patricksburg, IN 47455
(812) 859-4525
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
Rank: #55.
Owen Valley Community High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
622 W Sr 46
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2266
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2266
Grades: 9-12
| 650 students
Rank: #66.
Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 Hillside Ave
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2253
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2253
Grades: PK-6
| 557 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Owen County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Owen County, IN include Mccormick's Creek Elementary School, Gosport Elementary School and Owen Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Owen County?
6 public schools are located in Owen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Owen County?
Owen County public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Owen County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Owen County include: Spencer Elementary School vs. Mccormick's Creek Elementary School, Mccormick's Creek Elementary School vs. Spencer Elementary School, Owen Valley Community High School vs. Owen Valley Middle School
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