For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,227 students in Owen County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Owen County, IN are Mccormick's Creek Elementary School, Gosport Elementary School and Patricksburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owen County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Owen County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Owen County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccormick's Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Flatwoods Rd
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 828-6000
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 828-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Gosport Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9th St
Gosport, IN 47433
(812) 879-4694
Gosport, IN 47433
(812) 879-4694
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
Rank: #33.
Patricksburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 246
Patricksburg, IN 47455
(812) 859-4525
Patricksburg, IN 47455
(812) 859-4525
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
Rank: #44.
Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 Hillside Ave
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2253
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2253
Grades: PK-6
| 557 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Owen County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Owen County, IN include Mccormick's Creek Elementary School, Gosport Elementary School and Patricksburg Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Owen County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Owen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Owen County?
Owen County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Owen County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Owen County include: Spencer Elementary School vs. Mccormick's Creek Elementary School, Mccormick's Creek Elementary School vs. Spencer Elementary School
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