For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,396 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 Francis Vigo Elementary School. 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 37% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Knox County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2600 Wabash Avenue
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8176
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8176
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #22.
South Knox Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6078 E Sr 61
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 743-2591
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 743-2591
Grades: K-6
| 656 students
Rank: #33.
Francis Vigo Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1513 Main Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5817
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5817
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #44.
North Knox Intermediate
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7820 N Camp Arthur Rd
Bruceville, IN 47516
(812) 324-2291
Bruceville, IN 47516
(812) 324-2291
Grades: 3-6
| 374 students
Rank: #55.
George Rogers Clark School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1926 S Richard Bauer Drive
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5172
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5172
Grades: 6-8
| 601 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 193 students
Rank: #77.
Tecumseh-harrison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2116 N 2nd Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8458
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8458
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Learning Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2134 Washington Ave
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
215 E 4th St
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 735-2547
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 735-2547
Grades: K-2
| 270 students
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Knox Alternative Education (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
11110 N Sr 159
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 882-7538
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 882-7538
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
200 South 3rd St
Edwardsport, IN 47528
(812) 735-5780
Edwardsport, IN 47528
(812) 735-5780
Grades: K-8
| 400 students
2134 Washington Ave
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
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 Francis Vigo Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Knox County, IN?
9 public elementary schools are located in Knox County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County, IN?
Knox County, IN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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