For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,222 students in Pike County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pike County, IN are Winslow Elementary School, Petersburg Elementary School and Pike Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Pike County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-5
| 102 students
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1869 N Sr 257
Otwell, IN 47564
(812) 354-2600
Otwell, IN 47564
(812) 354-2600
Grades: K-5
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pike County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pike County, IN include Winslow Elementary School, Petersburg Elementary School and Pike Central Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pike County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% 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 Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pike County include: Winslow Elementary School vs. Petersburg Elementary School, Otwell Miller Academy vs. Petersburg Elementary School, Petersburg Elementary School vs. Winslow Elementary School
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