For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,696 students in Pike County, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Pike County, IN are Winslow Elementary School, Petersburg Elementary School and Pike Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Pike County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winslow Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 E Porter St
Winslow, IN 47598
(812) 789-2209
Winslow, IN 47598
(812) 789-2209
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Petersburg Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1415 E Alford St
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-6876
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-6876
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Pike Central High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1810 E Sr 56
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-8478
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-8478
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Pike Central Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1814 E Sr 56
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-8478
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-8478
Gr: 6-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Otwell Miller Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9958 East County Road 150 N
Otwell, IN 47564
(812) 354-0800
Otwell, IN 47564
(812) 354-0800
Gr: K-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1869 N Sr 257
Otwell, IN 47564
(812) 354-2600
Otwell, IN 47564
(812) 354-2600
Gr: K-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pike County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Pike County, IN include Winslow Elementary School, Petersburg Elementary School and Pike Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Pike County?
5 public schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pike County include: Otwell Miller Academy vs. Petersburg Elementary School, Winslow Elementary School vs. Petersburg Elementary School, Petersburg Elementary School vs. Winslow Elementary School
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