For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,212 students in Knox County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Knox County, IN are Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, South Knox Elementary School and North Knox Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox 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 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Knox County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2600 Wabash Avenue
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8176
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8176
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
South Knox Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6078 E Sr 61
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 743-2591
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 743-2591
Gr: K-6 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
North Knox Intermediate
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7820 N Camp Arthur Rd
Bruceville, IN 47516
(812) 324-2291
Bruceville, IN 47516
(812) 324-2291
Gr: 3-6 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
George Rogers Clark School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1926 S Richard Bauer Drive
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5172
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5172
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Francis Vigo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1513 Main Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5817
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5817
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1008 Upper 11th Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-7953
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-7953
Gr: K-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Tecumseh-harrison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2116 N 2nd Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8458
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8458
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Washington Learning Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2134 Washington Ave
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Gr: 6-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
215 E 4th St
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 735-2547
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 735-2547
Gr: K-2 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Area District #43 - Twin Rivers Cte Area (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
4207 Purdue Rd
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-0801
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-0801
Gr: 9-12
North Knox Alternative Education (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
11110 N Sr 159
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 882-7538
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 882-7538
Gr: 6-12
200 South 3rd St
Edwardsport, IN 47528
(812) 735-5780
Edwardsport, IN 47528
(812) 735-5780
Gr: K-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
2134 Washington Ave
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Knox County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Knox County, IN include Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, South Knox Elementary School and North Knox Intermediate.
How many public elementary schools are located in Knox County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox 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 Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Knox County include: Tecumseh-harrison Elementary School vs. Francis Vigo Elementary School, South Knox Elementary School vs. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Francis Vigo Elementary School vs. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
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