For the 2025 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 39% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Benton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Otterbein Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2758 S 400 E
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-3000
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-3000
Grades: K-6
| 574 students
Benton County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
414 W Main St
Boswell, IN 47921
(765) 869-5523
Boswell, IN 47921
(765) 869-5523
Grades: PK-6
| 137 students
305 E 2nd St
Fowler, IN 47944
(765) 884-0310
Fowler, IN 47944
(765) 884-0310
Grades: K-6
| 343 students
405 N 5th St
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 385-2223
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 385-2223
Grades: K-6
| 165 students
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 37% (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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