For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,039 students in Jennings County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jennings County, IN are Graham Creek Elementary School, Scipio Elementary School and Hayden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jennings County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jennings County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Jennings County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Graham Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7910 S Cr 90 W
Commiskey, IN 47227
(812) 346-4179
Commiskey, IN 47227
(812) 346-4179
Gr: K-6 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Scipio Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6320 N Hwy 7
Scipio, IN 47273
(812) 392-2055
Scipio, IN 47273
(812) 392-2055
Gr: K-6 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Hayden Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
55 S Cr 685 W
Hayden, IN 47245
(812) 346-2813
Hayden, IN 47245
(812) 346-2813
Gr: K-6 | 263 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Brush Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4275 E Us Hwy 50
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 458-6582
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 458-6582
Gr: K-6 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
North Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4903
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4903
Gr: PK-6 | 593 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Sand Creek Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1450 W Cr 500 N
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 352-9343
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 352-9343
Gr: PK-6 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Jennings County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Webster St
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-7830
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-7830
Gr: PK-K | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1200 West O And M Ave
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-2905
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-2905
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jennings County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jennings County, IN include Graham Creek Elementary School, Scipio Elementary School and Hayden Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jennings County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Jennings County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jennings County?
Jennings County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Jennings County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jennings County include: Sand Creek Elementary School vs. Scipio Elementary School, Graham Creek Elementary School vs. Brush Creek Elementary School, North Vernon Elementary School vs. Scipio Elementary School
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