For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,233 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 55% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (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 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Posey County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8427 Haines Rd
Wadesville, IN 47638
(812) 985-3180
Wadesville, IN 47638
(812) 985-3180
Grades: PK-6
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Marrs Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9201 Hwy 62 E
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 985-2082
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 985-2082
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
63 W Fletchall Ave
Poseyville, IN 47633
(812) 874-2710
Poseyville, IN 47633
(812) 874-2710
Grades: PK-6
| 413 students
Rank: #44.
Farmersville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4065 Hwy 69 S
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 838-6593
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 838-6593
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #55.
West Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1105 W 4th St
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2072
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2072
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #66.
Mount Vernon Jr High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Tile Factory Rd
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2077
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2077
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Posey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
716 Locust St
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2069
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2069
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1000 East St
New Harmony, IN 47631
(812) 682-4401
New Harmony, IN 47631
(812) 682-4401
Grades: PK-12
| 142 students
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, IN?
6 public elementary schools are located in Posey County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Posey County, IN?
Posey County, IN 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 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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