For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 829 students in Benton County, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, IN are Otterbein Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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 elementary schools in Benton County, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Benton County, IN include Otterbein Elementary School and Prairie Crossing Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Benton County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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