For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 916 students in Crawford County, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Crawford County, IN are East Crawford Elementary School, West Crawford Elementary School and South Crawford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Crawford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
518 Speed Rd
Milltown, IN 47145
(812) 633-4335
Milltown, IN 47145
(812) 633-4335
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
West Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5600 W Patoka School Rd
Eckerty, IN 47116
(812) 338-2916
Eckerty, IN 47116
(812) 338-2916
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
South Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
346 E Sr 62
Leavenworth, IN 47137
(812) 739-2210
Leavenworth, IN 47137
(812) 739-2210
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Crawford County Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
177 S 2nd St
Marengo, IN 47140
(812) 365-2116
Marengo, IN 47140
(812) 365-2116
Gr: 6-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
1130 S St Rd 66
Marengo, IN 47140
(812) 365-2125
Marengo, IN 47140
(812) 365-2125
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Crawford County, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Crawford County, IN include East Crawford Elementary School, West Crawford Elementary School and South Crawford Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Crawford County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Crawford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Crawford County include: South Crawford Elementary School vs. West Crawford Elementary School, West Crawford Elementary School vs. South Crawford Elementary School, East Crawford Elementary School vs. West Crawford Elementary School
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