For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 5,121 students in Dubois County, IN. The top ranked public elementary schools in Dubois County, IN are Ireland Elementary School, Nancy Hanks Elementary School and Ferdinand Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dubois County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dubois County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Dubois County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ireland Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2386 N 500 W
Ireland, IN 47545
(812) 482-7751
Ireland, IN 47545
(812) 482-7751
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Nancy Hanks Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19260 N Sr 162
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Ferdinand Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
402 E 8th St
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Gr: PK-4 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Crest Intermediate School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4770 S State Rd 162
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 817-0900
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 817-0900
Gr: 5-6 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4613 S Pine Ridge Rd
Birdseye, IN 47513
(812) 817-0900
Birdseye, IN 47513
(812) 817-0900
Gr: PK-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Southridge Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1112 S Main St
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-3372
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-3372
Gr: 6-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3799 N Portersville Rd
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-2529
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-2529
Gr: PK-5 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Northeast Dubois Intermediate School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4550 N Fourth St
Dubois, IN 47527
(812) 678-2181
Dubois, IN 47527
(812) 678-2181
Gr: 3-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Holland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 Meridian St
Holland, IN 47541
(812) 536-2441
Holland, IN 47541
(812) 536-2441
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Jasper Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 Portersville Rd
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-6454
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-6454
Gr: 6-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Huntingburg Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 W Sunset Dr
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-1172
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-1172
Gr: PK-5 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1212.
Northeast Dubois Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5533 E St Raphael St
Dubois, IN 47527
(812) 678-3011
Dubois, IN 47527
(812) 678-3011
Gr: PK-2 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Children's Cooperative
Special Education School
1520 St Charles St Suite 2
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-6661
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-6661
Gr: PK-12
Dubois County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6748 E Main Cross St
Celestine, IN 47521
(812) 678-2777
Celestine, IN 47521
(812) 678-2777
Gr: K-4
4464 S Ohio St
Saint Anthony, IN 47575
(812) 326-2566
Saint Anthony, IN 47575
(812) 326-2566
Gr: K-4 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dubois County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dubois County, IN include Ireland Elementary School, Nancy Hanks Elementary School and Ferdinand Elementary School. Dubois County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dubois County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Dubois County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dubois County?
Dubois County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% 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 Dubois County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Dubois County include: Northeast Dubois Intermediate School vs. Southridge Middle School, Jasper Middle School vs. Southridge Middle School, Holland Elementary School vs. Huntingburg Elementary School
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