For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 998 students in Martin County, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Martin County, IN are Loogootee Elementary School, Loogootee Middle School and Shoals Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martin County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Martin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Martin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loogootee Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Costello Dr
Loogootee, IN 47553
(812) 295-2833
Loogootee, IN 47553
(812) 295-2833
Gr: PK-4 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Loogootee Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Brooks Ave
Loogootee, IN 47553
(812) 295-2409
Loogootee, IN 47553
(812) 295-2409
Gr: 5-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Shoals Community Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11749 Ironton Rd
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2085
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2085
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Shoals Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11741 Ironton Rd
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2060
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2060
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Martin County, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Martin County, IN include Loogootee Elementary School, Loogootee Middle School and Shoals Community Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Martin County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Martin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County?
Martin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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