Top 5 Best Owen County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,238 students in Owen County, IN.
The top ranked public schools in Owen County, IN are Mccormick's Creek Elementary School, Gosport Elementary School and Owen Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owen County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Owen County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Owen County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccormick's Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1601 Flatwoods Rd
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 828-6000
Grades: K-6
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Gosport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9th St
Gosport, IN 47433
(812) 879-4694
Grades: PK-6
| 144 students
Rank: #33.
Owen Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
626 W St Hwy 46
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2249
Grades: 7-8
| 344 students
Rank: #44.
Patricksburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 246
Patricksburg, IN 47455
(812) 859-4525
Grades: PK-6
| 129 students
Rank: #55.
Owen Valley Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
622 W Sr 46
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2266
Grades: 9-12
| 671 students
Rank: #66.
Spencer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
151 Hillside Ave
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2253
Grades: PK-6
| 557 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Owen County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Owen County, IN include Mccormick's Creek Elementary School, Gosport Elementary School and Owen Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Owen County?
6 public schools are located in Owen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Owen County?
Owen County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Owen County are often viewed compared to one another?

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