For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,396 students in Knox County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Knox County, IN are Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, South Knox Elementary School and North Knox Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Knox County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 Wabash Avenue
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8176
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8176
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
South Knox Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6078 E Sr 61
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 743-2591
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 743-2591
Grades: K-6
| 662 students
Rank: #33.
North Knox Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7820 N Camp Arthur Rd
Bruceville, IN 47516
(812) 324-2291
Bruceville, IN 47516
(812) 324-2291
Grades: 3-6
| 388 students
Rank: #44.
Francis Vigo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1513 Main Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5817
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5817
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #55.
George Rogers Clark School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1926 S Richard Bauer Drive
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5172
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5172
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
Rank: #66.
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: K-5
| 179 students
Rank: #77.
Tecumseh-harrison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2116 N 2nd Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8458
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8458
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Learning Academy
Magnet School
(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
Grades: 6-12
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Knox Primary School
Magnet School
215 E 4th St
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 735-2547
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 735-2547
Grades: K-2
| 275 students
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Knox Alternative Education (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
11110 N Sr 159
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 882-7538
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 882-7538
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
200 South 3rd St
Edwardsport, IN 47528
(812) 735-5780
Edwardsport, IN 47528
(812) 735-5780
Grades: K-8
| 400 students
2134 Washington Ave
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Knox County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Knox County, IN include Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, South Knox Elementary School and North Knox Intermediate.
How many public elementary schools are located in Knox County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Knox County include: Tecumseh-harrison Elementary School vs. Francis Vigo Elementary School, Francis Vigo Elementary School vs. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Francis Vigo Elementary School vs. Tecumseh-harrison Elementary School
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