For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,298 students in Posey County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Posey County, IN are South Terrace Elementary School, Marrs Elementary School and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Posey County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Posey County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Posey County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8427 Haines Rd
Wadesville, IN 47638
(812) 985-3180
Wadesville, IN 47638
(812) 985-3180
Gr: PK-6 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Marrs Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9201 Hwy 62 E
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 985-2082
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 985-2082
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
63 W Fletchall Ave
Poseyville, IN 47633
(812) 874-2710
Poseyville, IN 47633
(812) 874-2710
Gr: PK-6 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Farmersville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4065 Hwy 69 S
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 838-6593
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 838-6593
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
West Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1105 W 4th St
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2072
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2072
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Mount Vernon Jr High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Tile Factory Rd
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2077
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2077
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Posey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
716 Locust St
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2069
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2069
Gr: PK-5
1000 East St
New Harmony, IN 47631
(812) 682-4401
New Harmony, IN 47631
(812) 682-4401
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Posey County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Posey County, IN include South Terrace Elementary School, Marrs Elementary School and North Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Posey County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Posey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Posey County?
Posey County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Posey County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Posey County include: South Terrace Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, North Elementary School vs. South Terrace Elementary School, West Elementary School vs. Farmersville Elementary School
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