For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,039 students in Jennings County, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jennings County, IN are Graham Creek Elementary School, Scipio Elementary School and Hayden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jennings County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jennings County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Jennings County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Graham Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7910 S Cr 90 W
Commiskey, IN 47227
(812) 346-4179
Commiskey, IN 47227
(812) 346-4179
Gr: K-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Scipio Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6320 N Hwy 7
Scipio, IN 47273
(812) 392-2055
Scipio, IN 47273
(812) 392-2055
Gr: K-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Hayden Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
55 S Cr 685 W
Hayden, IN 47245
(812) 346-2813
Hayden, IN 47245
(812) 346-2813
Gr: K-6 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Brush Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4275 E Us Hwy 50
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 458-6582
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 458-6582
Gr: PK-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
North Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4903
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4903
Gr: PK-6 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Sand Creek Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1450 W Cr 500 N
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 352-9343
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 352-9343
Gr: PK-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Jennings County, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jennings County, IN include Graham Creek Elementary School, Scipio Elementary School and Hayden Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jennings County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Jennings County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jennings County?
Jennings County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Jennings County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jennings County include: Sand Creek Elementary School vs. Scipio Elementary School, Brush Creek Elementary School vs. Graham Creek Elementary School, Scipio Elementary School vs. Sand Creek Elementary School
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