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Best Daviess County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,666 students in Daviess County, IN (there are 7 private schools, serving 713 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Daviess County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Daviess County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Daviess County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barr Reeve Middle/high School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
627 N 3rd St
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
627 N 3rd St
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
326 E 450 S
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3968
Gr: K-4 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
North Daviess Jr-sr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5494 E Sr 58
Elnora, IN 47529
(812) 636-8000
Gr: 7-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
North Daviess Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5498 E Sr 58
Elnora, IN 47529
(812) 636-8000
Gr: K-6 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Washington Upper Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Ne 6th St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8363
Gr: 5-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Washington Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
803 E National Hwy
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8360
Gr: PK-1 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Washington Intermediate
(Math: 36% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Nw 11th St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8366
Gr: 2-4 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Washington Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Ne 6th St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-2682
Gr: 7-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Washington High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
608 E Walnut St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3860
Gr: 9-12 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Daviess County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Daviess County, IN include Barr Reeve Middle/high School, Barr Reeve Elementary School and Veale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Daviess County?
10 public schools are located in Daviess County.
What percentage of students in Daviess County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Daviess County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Daviess County?
Daviess County public schools minority enrollment is 21% 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 Daviess County are often viewed compared to one another?

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