For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,747 students in Scott County, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Scott County, IN are Johnson Elementary School, Lexington Elementary School and Vienna-finley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Scott County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4235 E Sr 256
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8923
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8923
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7980 E Walnut St
Lexington, IN 47138
(812) 752-8924
Lexington, IN 47138
(812) 752-8924
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Vienna-finley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
445 Ivan Rogers Dr
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8925
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8925
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Scottsburg Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
49 N Hyland St
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8922
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8922
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Scottsburg Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 S 3rd St
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8926
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-8926
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Hwy 31
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8743
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8743
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Austin Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Hwy 31
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8740
Austin, IN 47102
(812) 794-8740
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 254:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Scott County, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Scott County, IN include Johnson Elementary School, Lexington Elementary School and Vienna-finley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Scott County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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