Best Schools in Evansville, Indiana
56 schools · 34 Elementary · 8 Middle · 8 High · 6 Other
Choosing a school in Evansville?
Use this page to compare every school in Evansville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Signature School Inc
High · Signature School Inc. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Harper Elementary School
Elementary · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Cedar Hall Community School
Elementary · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Evansville for 2026 are Signature School Inc (8.6/10), Harper Elementary School (8.3/10), and Cedar Hall Community School (7.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 39 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
56
40 public · 16 private
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$175,800
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
56
40 public · 16 private
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$175,800
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.3/10 despite 67% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Evansville schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +14.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Evansville schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Evansville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 39 rated schools; 56 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Signature School Inc | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Harper Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Cedar Hall Community School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Perry Heights Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Daniel Wertz Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Oak Hill Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Vogel Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Cynthia Heights Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Tekoppel Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 10 | North High School | 6.4 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.2/10
- Median household income
- $62,758
- Median home value
- $175,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Avg commute
- 20 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 60%
27% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Evansville compares
Indiana rank
#136 of 220
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Indiana avg (6.4)
Median household income
$63k
87% of Indiana median
Schools in this city
56
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp runs Evansville's public schools
40 public schools. Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp is the dominant district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Evansville is a Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp school (38 of 40).
Among 39 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.6 to 8.6 — the spread is inside Evansville, not a citywide average.
- Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp38 public · 95%
- Joshua Academy1 public · 3%
- Signature School Inc1 public · 3%
About Schools in Evansville, Indiana
Evansville's public school landscape spans 39 ranked schools, giving families a meaningful range of options across the city. The system averages 6.1 out of 10, which reflects the typical spread you'd expect in a mid-sized Midwestern city — strong performers at the top, more variable results in the middle. Ten schools, or 26% of the total, score 7 or higher, so above-average options exist but require deliberate searching.
At the top sits Signature School Inc, a charter high school scoring 9.2 out of 10 — the highest-rated public school in the city and a clear outlier. Parents targeting high school placement should put it first on the research list. Francis Joseph Reitz High School and Central High School round out the strong traditional public high school options, scoring 8.1 and 8.0 respectively. Both sit well above the city average and serve as competitive alternatives for families outside Signature School's enrollment zone or lottery. On the elementary side, Harper Elementary School leads at 8.6, followed closely by Cedar Hall Community School at 7.9 — both solid starting points for parents focused on the early grades.
The gap between the top performers and the city average is notable. Signature School alone scores more than three points above the 6.1 mean, which means school selection carries real weight in Evansville. Families in the same neighborhood can face substantially different school quality depending on which attendance zone they fall in. Charter and magnet enrollment processes add another layer of planning, particularly for Signature School, where demand typically outpaces seats.
Practically speaking, parents new to Evansville should map their address against attendance boundaries early and check application timelines for choice schools before the school year begins. The 26% of schools scoring 7 or above gives families a workable shortlist, but geographic access and enrollment deadlines will narrow that list quickly. Visiting schools in person and reviewing current test score data on state report cards will fill in detail that ratings alone can't capture.
Elementary Schools
34 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 330 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.3 |
| 2 | 494 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.4 |
| 3 | 287 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.1 |
| 4 | 509 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.1 |
| 5 | 518 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.0 |
| 6 | 445 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.6 |
| 7 | 427 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.6 |
| 8 | 375 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.2 |
| 9 | 253 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.0 |
| 10 | 487 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.0 |
Show all 34 elementary schools in Evansville
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 484 students · 6th–8th | 7.3 | ||
| 2 | 510 students · 6th–8th | 5.8 | ||
| 3 | 592 students · 6th–8th | 5.8 | ||
| 4 | 627 students · 6th–8th | 5.2 | ||
| 5 | 930 students · 7th–8th | 5.1 | ||
| 6 | 301 students · 6th–8th | 5.0 | ||
| 7 | 362 students · 6th–8th | 4.9 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 64 students · 5th–8th | Not Rated | ||
High Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 378 students · 9th–12th | 8.6 | ||
| 2 | 1,643 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 | ||
| 3 | 1,126 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 | ||
| 4 | 1,321 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 | ||
| 5 | 1,209 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 6 | 280 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Reitz Memorial High SchoolPrivate 603 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Mater Dei High SchoolPrivate 520 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 190 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 6.0 | ||
| 2 | 186 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.3 | ||
| 3 | 826 students · Pre-K–12th | 4.5 | ||
| 4 | 359 students · Kindergarten–12th | 3.8 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Evansville Day SchoolPrivate 252 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Evansville Adventist AcademyPrivate 35 students · Kindergarten–9th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Evansville
Evansville, Indiana · 56 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 9 ZIP codes
Median Income
$62,758
Median Home Value
$175,800
Median Rent
$1,052/mo
Population
183,323
College Educated
29%
Homeownership
60%
Avg Commute
20 min
Poverty Rate
17.0%
Community Profile
Evansville has a median household income of $62,758. It is an area where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $175,800, with a median rent of $1,052/month. The area has a poverty rate of 17.0%. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Indiana
- Elementary
- 34
- Middle
- 8
- High
- 8
- Other
- 6
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Common questions about schools in Evansville, Indiana
How many schools are in Evansville, Indiana?
Evansville has 56 schools, including 40 public and 16 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Evansville, Indiana?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Evansville is 6.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Evansville, Indiana?
The top-ranked school in Evansville on MySchoolScout is Signature School Inc with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Evansville, Indiana?
The top-ranked elementary school in Evansville on MySchoolScout is Harper Elementary School with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Evansville, Indiana?
The top-ranked middle school in Evansville on MySchoolScout is Perry Heights Middle School with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What is the best high school in Evansville, Indiana?
The top-ranked high school in Evansville on MySchoolScout is Signature School Inc with a composite score of 8.6/10.
How many school districts serve Evansville, Indiana?
Evansville is served by 3 school districts: Signature School Inc, Joshua Academy, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp.
What is the education level in Evansville, Indiana?
According to Census data, 29% of adults in Evansville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Evansville, Indiana?
The median household income in Evansville is approximately $62,758 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Evansville, Indiana?
Yes, Evansville has 16 private schools alongside 40 public schools. The top-rated private school is Evansville Day School with a score of 8.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Evansville, Indiana?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Evansville is 14.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Evansville, Indiana?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.