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Best 47591 Indiana Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,923 students in 47591, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 427 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 47591, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 47591, IN are Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, South Knox Elementary School and South Knox Middle-high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 47591 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 47591, IN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 47591, IN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2600 Wabash Avenue
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
6078 E Sr 61
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 743-2591
Gr: K-6 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
South Knox Middle-high School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6136 E Sr 61
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 726-4450
Gr: 7-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
George Rogers Clark School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1926 S Richard Bauer Drive
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5172
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Francis Vigo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1513 Main Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5817
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1545 S Hart Street Road
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8480
Gr: 9-12 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1008 Upper 11th Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-7953
Gr: K-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Tecumseh-harrison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2116 N 2nd Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8458
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Washington Learning Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2134 Washington Ave
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Gr: 6-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Little Alice Learning Center
2010 College Ave
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-4844
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 47591, IN?
How many public schools are located in 47591?
10 public schools are located in 47591.
What percentage of students in 47591 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 47591 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 47591?
47591 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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