For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,298 students in Posey County, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Posey County, IN are South Terrace Elementary School, Marrs Elementary School and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Posey County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Posey County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Posey County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8427 Haines Rd
Wadesville, IN 47638
(812) 985-3180
Wadesville, IN 47638
(812) 985-3180
Gr: PK-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Marrs Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9201 Hwy 62 E
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 985-2082
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 985-2082
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
63 W Fletchall Ave
Poseyville, IN 47633
(812) 874-2710
Poseyville, IN 47633
(812) 874-2710
Gr: PK-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Farmersville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4065 Hwy 69 S
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 838-6593
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 838-6593
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
West Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1105 W 4th St
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2072
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2072
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Mount Vernon Jr High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Tile Factory Rd
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2077
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2077
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Posey County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
716 Locust St
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2069
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2069
Gr: PK-5
1000 East St
New Harmony, IN 47631
(812) 682-4401
New Harmony, IN 47631
(812) 682-4401
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Posey County, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Posey County, IN include South Terrace Elementary School, Marrs Elementary School and North Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Posey County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Posey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Posey County?
Posey County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Posey County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Posey County include: South Terrace Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, West Elementary School vs. Farmersville Elementary School, North Elementary School vs. South Terrace Elementary School
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