For the 2024-25 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 22,396 students in Vanderburgh County, IN (there are 20 private schools, serving 4,980 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Vanderburgh County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Vanderburgh County, IN are Signature School Inc, Mccutchanville Elementary School and Scott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vanderburgh County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Vanderburgh County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Vanderburgh County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Signature School Inc
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
610 Main St
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 421-1820
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 421-1820
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Mccutchanville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10701 Petersburg Road
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 435-0910
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 435-0910
Grades: PK-6
| 938 students
Rank: #33.
Scott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14940 Old State Rd
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 867-2427
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 867-2427
Grades: PK-6
| 528 students
Rank: #44.
West Terrace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8000 W Terrace Dr
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8733
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8733
Grades: K-5
| 560 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7700 Oak Hill Rd
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 867-6426
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 867-6426
Grades: K-6
| 547 students
Rank: #66.
Cynthia Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7225 Big Cynthiana Rd
Evansville, IN 47720
(812) 435-8740
Evansville, IN 47720
(812) 435-8740
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #77.
Highland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6701 Darmstadt Rd
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 867-6401
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 867-6401
Grades: K-5
| 839 students
Rank: #88.
Perry Heights Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5800 Hogue Rd
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8326
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8326
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Rank: #99.
North High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15331 Hwy 41 N
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 435-8283
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 435-8283
Grades: 9-12
| 1,674 students
Rank: #1010.
North Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15325 Hwy 41 N
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 435-0975
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 435-0975
Grades: 7-8
| 929 students
Rank: #1111.
New Tech Institute
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1901 Lynch Rd
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-0967
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-0967
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #1212.
Helfrich Park Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2603 W Maryland St
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8246
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8246
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
Rank: #1313.
Daniel Wertz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1702 S Red Bank Rd
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8312
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8312
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #1414.
Francis Joseph Reitz High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Dreier Blvd
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8206
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8206
Grades: 9-12
| 1,280 students
Rank: #1515.
Thompkins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 W Mill Rd
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8323
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8323
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: #1616.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5400 1st Ave
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8292
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8292
Grades: 9-12
| 1,090 students
Rank: #1717.
Hebron Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4400 Bellemeade Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-8915
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-8915
Grades: PK-5
| 758 students
Rank: #1818.
Vogel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Oak Hill Rd
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 477-6109
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 477-6109
Grades: K-6
| 523 students
Rank: #1919.
Stringtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4720 Stringtown Rd
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8320
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8320
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #2020.
Stockwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2501 N Stockwell Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-5345
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-5345
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
Rank: #2121.
Tekoppel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 N Tekoppel Ave
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8333
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8333
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #2222.
Plaza Park International Prep Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7301 Lincoln Ave
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-4971
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-4971
Grades: 6-8
| 650 students
Rank: #2323.
William Henry Harrison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
211 Fielding Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-1046
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-1046
Grades: 9-12
| 1,158 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Fairlawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2021 S Alvord Blvd
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-4997
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-4997
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Harper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 S Alvord Blvd
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-1308
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-1308
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #2626.
Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Washington Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-8983
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-8983
Grades: 6-8
| 353 students
Rank: #2727.
Benjamin Bosse High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Washington Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-1661
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-1661
Grades: PK-12
| 833 students
Rank: #2828.
Delaware Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 N Garvin St
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8227
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8227
Grades: K-6
| 338 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Caze Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2013 S Green River Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-5567
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-5567
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Joshua Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1230 E Illinois St
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 401-6300
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 401-6300
Grades: K-6
| 264 students
Rank: #3131.
Evans School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2727 N Evans Ave
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8330
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8330
Grades: PK-6
| 499 students
Rank: #3232.
Dexter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
917 S Dexter Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-1321
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-1321
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #3333.
Lincoln School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
635 Lincoln Ave
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8235
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8235
Grades: K-8
| 236 students
Rank: #3434.
Harwood Career Prep High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3013 First Ave
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8316
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8316
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Rank: #3535.
Lodge Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Lodge Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-5319
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-5319
Grades: K-8
| 382 students
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Vanderburgh County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Christa Mcauliffe Alternative Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
901 Sweetser Ave
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-0900
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-0900
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Deaconess School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7200 E Indiana St
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 471-4596
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 471-4596
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2727 North Evans Ave
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8330
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8330
Grades: 6-8
| 367 students
Evansville Psychiatric Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
3300 East Morgan Ave
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 435-8640
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 435-8640
Grades: 2-7
| 9 students
Evs Juvenile Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
301 Se 8th St
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8300
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8300
Grades: 9-11
| 5 students
3013 1st Ave
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8316
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8316
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Henry Reis Education Cntr-alt High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1900 Stringtown Rd
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8582
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8582
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3013 First Ave
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8640
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8640
Grades: 2-4
| n/a students
7700 Oak Hill Rd
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 867-6426
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 867-6426
Grades: 6-8
| 824 students
School Of Academic & Career Dev (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1901 Lynch Ave
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8281
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8281
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Vanderburgh County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Vanderburgh County, IN include Signature School Inc, Mccutchanville Elementary School and Scott Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Vanderburgh County?
42 public schools are located in Vanderburgh County.
What percentage of students in Vanderburgh County go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Vanderburgh County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vanderburgh County?
Vanderburgh County public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Vanderburgh County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Vanderburgh County include: Perry Heights Middle School vs. North Junior High School, Mcgary Middle School vs. Plaza Park International Prep Academy, Caze Elementary School vs. Fairlawn Elementary School
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