For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,059 students in Knox County, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 427 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Knox County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Knox County, IN are Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, South Knox Elementary School and North Knox Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Knox County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2600 Wabash Avenue
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8176
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8176
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
South Knox Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6078 E Sr 61
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 743-2591
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 743-2591
Gr: K-6 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
North Knox Intermediate
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7820 N Camp Arthur Rd
Bruceville, IN 47516
(812) 324-2291
Bruceville, IN 47516
(812) 324-2291
Gr: 3-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
South Knox Middle-high School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6136 E Sr 61
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 726-4450
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 726-4450
Gr: 7-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
George Rogers Clark School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1926 S Richard Bauer Drive
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5172
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5172
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Francis Vigo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1513 Main Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5817
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5817
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1545 S Hart Street Road
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8480
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8480
Gr: 9-12 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1008 Upper 11th Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-7953
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-7953
Gr: K-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
North Knox Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10890 N Sr 159
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 735-2990
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 735-2990
Gr: 7-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Tecumseh-harrison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2116 N 2nd Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8458
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8458
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Washington Learning Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2134 Washington Ave
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Gr: 6-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
215 E 4th St
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 735-2547
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 735-2547
Gr: K-2 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Knox County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Knox County, IN include Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, South Knox Elementary School and North Knox Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Knox County?
12 public schools are located in Knox County.
What percentage of students in Knox County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Knox County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Knox County include: South Knox Middle-high School vs. Lincoln High School, Lincoln High School vs. South Knox Middle-high School, North Knox Jr-sr High School vs. Lincoln High School
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