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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Terre Haute Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 11,335 students in Terre Haute, IN (there are 8 private schools, serving 726 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Terre Haute, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Terre Haute, IN are Lost Creek Elementary School, Dixie Bee Elementary School and Adelaide De Vaney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Terre Haute, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Terre Haute have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Terre Haute, IN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lost Creek Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6701 Wabash Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4456
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Dixie Bee Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1655 E Jessica Dr
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4445
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Adelaide De Vaney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1011 S Brown Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4497
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Honey Creek Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6601 S Carlisle St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4372
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Rio Grande Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5555 E Rio Grande Av
Terre Haute, IN 47805
(812) 462-4307
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Terre Haute North Vigo High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3434 Maple Av
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4312
Gr: 9-12 | 1,486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Sugar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2800 Wallace Av
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4416
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Terre Haute South Vigo High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3737 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4252
Gr: 9-12 | 1,544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Hoosier Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 W Harlan Dr
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4236
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Wheeler Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4304
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Terre Town Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2121 Boston Av
Terre Haute, IN 47805
(812) 462-4385
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Davis Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
310 S 18th St
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4425
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 S 25th St
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4396
Gr: 6-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Ouabache Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Maple Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4493
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1515.
Farrington Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1826 S 6th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4423
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1616.
Otter Creek Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4801 N Lafayette St
Terre Haute, IN 47805
(812) 462-4391
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1717.
Deming Early Learning Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 8th Av
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4431
Gr: PK-3 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1818.
Sarah Scott Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Grant St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4381
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1919.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Dr Iverson C Bell Ln
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4441
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2020.
Booker T Washington Alt School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3707 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center Of West Central Indiana
Charter School
2702 S. 3rd St.
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 235-1827
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Terre Haute, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Terre Haute, IN include Lost Creek Elementary School, Dixie Bee Elementary School and Adelaide De Vaney Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Terre Haute?
22 public schools are located in Terre Haute.
What percentage of students in Terre Haute go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Terre Haute are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Terre Haute?
Terre Haute public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Terre Haute are often viewed compared to one another?

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