For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,619 students in Benton County, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 112 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Benton County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Benton County, IN are Otterbein Elementary School, Benton Central Jr-sr High School and Prairie Crossing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Benton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Otterbein Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 W Oxford St
Otterbein, IN 47970
(765) 583-4401
Otterbein, IN 47970
(765) 583-4401
Gr: K-6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Benton Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4241 E 300 S
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-1600
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-1600
Gr: 7-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2758 S 400 E
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-3000
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-3000
Gr: K-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Benton County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Benton County, IN include Otterbein Elementary School, Benton Central Jr-sr High School and Prairie Crossing Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Benton County?
3 public schools are located in Benton County.
What percentage of students in Benton County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Benton County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public schools minority enrollment is 15% 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 Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Benton County include: Prairie Crossing Elementary School vs. Otterbein Elementary School, Otterbein Elementary School vs. Prairie Crossing Elementary School
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