Best Terre Haute Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public elementary schools serving 8,407 students in Terre Haute, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Terre Haute, IN are Lost Creek Elementary School, Dixie Bee Elementary School and Adelaide De Vaney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Terre Haute, 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 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Terre Haute have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Terre Haute, IN (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lost Creek Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6701 Wabash Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4456
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Dixie Bee Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1655 E Jessica Dr
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4445
Gr: K-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Adelaide De Vaney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1011 S Brown Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4497
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Honey Creek Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6601 S Carlisle St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4372
Gr: 6-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Rio Grande Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5555 E Rio Grande Av
Terre Haute, IN 47805
(812) 462-4307
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Sugar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2800 Wallace Av
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4416
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Hoosier Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 W Harlan Dr
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4236
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Wheeler Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4304
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Terre Town Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2121 Boston Av
Terre Haute, IN 47805
(812) 462-4385
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Davis Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
310 S 18th St
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4425
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 S 25th St
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4396
Gr: 6-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
Ouabache Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Maple Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4493
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Farrington Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1826 S 6th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4423
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Otter Creek Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4801 N Lafayette St
Terre Haute, IN 47805
(812) 462-4391
Gr: 6-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1515.
Deming Early Learning Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 8th Av
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4431
Gr: PK-3 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1616.
Sarah Scott Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Grant St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4381
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1717.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Dr Iverson C Bell Ln
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4441
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1818.
Booker T Washington Alt School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3707 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1919.
Vigo Virtual School Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3707 S 7th
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4216
Gr: K-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Covered Bridge Special Educational District
Special Education School
1320 Walnut St
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4364
Gr: PK-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Terre Haute, Indiana

Terre Haute, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1275 3rd Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4474
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
961 Lafayette Av
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4330
Gr: 6-12
55 S Brown Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4301
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Terre Haute, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Terre Haute, IN include Lost Creek Elementary School, Dixie Bee Elementary School and Adelaide De Vaney Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Terre Haute?
20 public elementary schools are located in Terre Haute.
What is the racial composition of students in Terre Haute?
Terre Haute public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Terre Haute are often viewed compared to one another?

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