For the 2025 school year, there are 33 public elementary schools serving 14,998 students in Vanderburgh County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vanderburgh County, IN are Mccutchanville Elementary School, Oak Hill Elementary School and West Terrace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vanderburgh County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vanderburgh County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Vanderburgh County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccutchanville Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10701 Petersburg Road
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 435-0910
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 435-0910
Gr: PK-6 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7700 Oak Hill Rd
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 867-6426
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 867-6426
Gr: K-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
West Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8000 W Terrace Dr
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8733
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8733
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14940 Old State Rd
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 867-2427
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 867-2427
Gr: PK-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Cynthia Heights Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7225 Big Cynthiana Rd
Evansville, IN 47720
(812) 435-8740
Evansville, IN 47720
(812) 435-8740
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Perry Heights Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5800 Hogue Rd
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8326
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8326
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6701 Darmstadt Rd
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 867-6401
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 867-6401
Gr: K-5 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Helfrich Park Stem Academy
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2603 W Maryland St
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8246
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8246
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Thompkins Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 W Mill Rd
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8323
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8323
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Vogel Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Oak Hill Rd
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 477-6109
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 477-6109
Gr: K-6 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Daniel Wertz Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1702 S Red Bank Rd
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8312
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8312
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Stockwell Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2501 N Stockwell Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-5345
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-5345
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1313.
Hebron Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Bellemeade Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-8915
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-8915
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1414.
Stringtown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4720 Stringtown Rd
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8320
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8320
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1515.
Plaza Park International Prep Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7301 Lincoln Ave
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-4971
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-4971
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1616.
Tekoppel Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 N Tekoppel Ave
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8333
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8333
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1717.
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
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1818.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Washington Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-8983
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-8983
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1919.
Delaware Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 N Garvin St
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8227
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8227
Gr: K-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2020.
Fairlawn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2021 S Alvord Blvd
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-4997
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-4997
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2121.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2222.
Benjamin Bosse High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Washington Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-1661
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-1661
Gr: PK-12 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2323.
Joshua Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1230 E Illinois St
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 401-6300
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 401-6300
Gr: K-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Cedar Hall Community School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 N Fulton Ave
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8223
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8223
Gr: PK-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Caze Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2013 S Green River Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-5567
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-5567
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Lincoln School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
635 Lincoln Ave
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8235
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8235
Gr: K-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2727.
Evans School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2727 N Evans Ave
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8330
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8330
Gr: PK-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2828.
Lodge Community School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Lodge Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-5319
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-5319
Gr: K-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2929.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3030.
Glenwood Leadership Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 Sweetser Ave
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8242
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8242
Gr: K-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3131.
Academy For Innovative Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2319 Stringtown Rd
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-0979
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-0979
Gr: K-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
2319 Stringtown Road
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8280
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8280
Gr: K-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Ind Career And Tech Cent
Vocational School
1901 Lynch Rd
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8438
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8438
Gr: 6-12
Vanderburgh County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Christa Mcauliffe Alternative Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
901 Sweetser Ave
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-0900
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-0900
Gr: 7-12
Deaconess School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7200 E Indiana St
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 471-4596
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 471-4596
Gr: 9-12
2727 North Evans Ave
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8330
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8330
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Evansville Psychiatric Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
3300 East Morgan Ave
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 435-8640
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 435-8640
Gr: 2-7 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Evs Juvenile Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
301 Se 8th St
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8300
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8300
Gr: 9-11 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
3013 First Ave
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8316
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8316
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Henry Reis Education Cntr-alt High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1900 Stringtown Rd
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8582
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8582
Gr: 9-12
7700 Oak Hill Rd
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 867-6426
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 867-6426
Gr: 6-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
School Of Academic & Career Dev (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1901 Lynch Ave
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8281
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8281
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Vanderburgh County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vanderburgh County, IN include Mccutchanville Elementary School, Oak Hill Elementary School and West Terrace Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vanderburgh County?
33 public elementary schools are located in Vanderburgh County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vanderburgh County?
Vanderburgh County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Vanderburgh County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Vanderburgh County include: Mcgary Middle School vs. Plaza Park International Prep Academy, Daniel Wertz Elementary School vs. West Terrace Elementary School, Caze Elementary School vs. Fairlawn Elementary School
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