For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,227 students in Owen County, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Owen County, IN are Mccormick's Creek Elementary School, Patricksburg Elementary School and Gosport Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owen County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Owen County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Owen County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccormick's Creek Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Flatwoods Rd
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 828-6000
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 828-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Patricksburg Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Hwy 246
Patricksburg, IN 47455
(812) 859-4525
Patricksburg, IN 47455
(812) 859-4525
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Gosport Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9th St
Gosport, IN 47433
(812) 879-4694
Gosport, IN 47433
(812) 879-4694
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 Hillside Ave
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2253
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2253
Gr: PK-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Owen County, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Owen County, IN include Mccormick's Creek Elementary School, Patricksburg Elementary School and Gosport Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Owen County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Owen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Owen County?
Owen County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Owen County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Owen County include: Spencer Elementary School vs. Mccormick's Creek Elementary School, Mccormick's Creek Elementary School vs. Spencer Elementary School
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