For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 916 students in Crawford County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crawford County, IN are East Crawford Elementary School, West Crawford Elementary School and South Crawford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Crawford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
518 Speed Rd
Milltown, IN 47145
(812) 633-4335
Milltown, IN 47145
(812) 633-4335
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
West Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5600 W Patoka School Rd
Eckerty, IN 47116
(812) 338-2916
Eckerty, IN 47116
(812) 338-2916
Grades: PK-5
| 175 students
Rank: #33.
South Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
346 E Sr 62
Leavenworth, IN 47137
(812) 739-2210
Leavenworth, IN 47137
(812) 739-2210
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #44.
Crawford County Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
177 S 2nd St
Marengo, IN 47140
(812) 365-2116
Marengo, IN 47140
(812) 365-2116
Grades: 6-8
| 277 students
Rank: n/an/a
1130 S St Rd 66
Marengo, IN 47140
(812) 365-2125
Marengo, IN 47140
(812) 365-2125
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Crawford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Crawford County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crawford County, IN include East Crawford Elementary School, West Crawford Elementary School and South Crawford Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Crawford County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Crawford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Crawford County include: South Crawford Elementary School vs. West Crawford Elementary School, East Crawford Elementary School vs. West Crawford Elementary School, West Crawford Elementary School vs. South Crawford Elementary School
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