For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 998 students in Martin County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Martin County, IN are Loogootee Elementary School, Loogootee Middle School and Shoals Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martin County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Martin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Martin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loogootee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Costello Dr
Loogootee, IN 47553
(812) 295-2833
Loogootee, IN 47553
(812) 295-2833
Grades: PK-4
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Loogootee Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Brooks Ave
Loogootee, IN 47553
(812) 295-2409
Loogootee, IN 47553
(812) 295-2409
Grades: 5-8
| 233 students
Rank: #33.
Shoals Community Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11749 Ironton Rd
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2085
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2085
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
Shoals Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11741 Ironton Rd
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2060
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2060
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Martin County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Martin County, IN include Loogootee Elementary School, Loogootee Middle School and Shoals Community Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Martin County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Martin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County?
Martin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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