For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,867 students in 47591, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 379 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 47591, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 47591, IN are Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, South Knox Elementary School and South Knox Middle-high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 47591 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 47591, IN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47591, IN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2600 Wabash Avenue
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8176
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8176
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
South Knox Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6078 E Sr 61
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 743-2591
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 743-2591
Gr: K-6 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
South Knox Middle-high School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6136 E Sr 61
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 726-4450
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 726-4450
Gr: 7-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
George Rogers Clark School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1926 S Richard Bauer Drive
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5172
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5172
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Francis Vigo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1513 Main Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5817
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5817
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1545 S Hart Street Road
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8480
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8480
Gr: 9-12 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1008 Upper 11th Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-7953
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-7953
Gr: K-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Tecumseh-harrison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2116 N 2nd Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8458
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8458
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Washington Learning Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2134 Washington Ave
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Gr: 6-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
47591, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Area District #43 - Twin Rivers Cte Area (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
4207 Purdue Rd
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-0801
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-0801
Gr: 9-12
2134 Washington Ave
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 47591, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 47591, IN include Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, South Knox Elementary School and South Knox Middle-high School.
How many public schools are located in 47591?
9 public schools are located in 47591.
What percentage of students in 47591 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 47591 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 47591?
47591 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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