For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,539 students in 47712, IN (there are , serving 546 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 47712, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 47712, IN are West Terrace Elementary School, Perry Heights Middle School and Helfrich Park Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 47712 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 47712, IN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47712, IN 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Terrace Elementary 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
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Perry Heights Middle 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
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Helfrich Park Stem Academy
(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
| 510 students
Rank: #44.
Daniel Wertz Elementary 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
| 287 students
Rank: #55.
Francis Joseph Reitz High 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
| 1,321 students
Rank: #66.
Tekoppel Elementary 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
| 427 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 47712, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 47712, IN include West Terrace Elementary School, Perry Heights Middle School and Helfrich Park Stem Academy.
How many public schools are located in 47712?
6 public schools are located in 47712.
What percentage of students in 47712 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 47712 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 47712?
47712 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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