For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,995 students in Daviess County, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Daviess County, IN are Barr Reeve Middle/high School, Barr Reeve Elementary School and Veale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Daviess County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Daviess County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Daviess County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barr Reeve Middle/high School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
627 N 3rd St
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3265
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3265
Gr: 6-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Barr Reeve Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
627 N 3rd St
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3224
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3224
Gr: K-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Veale Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
326 E 450 S
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3968
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3968
Gr: K-4 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
North Daviess Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5498 E Sr 58
Elnora, IN 47529
(812) 636-8000
Elnora, IN 47529
(812) 636-8000
Gr: K-6 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Washington Upper Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Ne 6th St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8363
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8363
Gr: 5-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Washington Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
803 E National Hwy
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8360
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8360
Gr: PK-1 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Washington Intermediate
(Math: 36% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Nw 11th St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8366
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8366
Gr: 2-4 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Daviess County, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Daviess County, IN include Barr Reeve Middle/high School, Barr Reeve Elementary School and Veale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Daviess County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Daviess County.
What is the racial composition of students in Daviess County?
Daviess County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% 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 Daviess County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Daviess County include: Washington Intermediate vs. Washington Primary, North Daviess Elementary School vs. Barr Reeve Elementary School, Washington Intermediate vs. Barr Reeve Elementary School
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