Best Schools in Terre Haute, Indiana
26 schools · 15 Elementary · 4 Middle · 3 High · 4 Other
Choosing a school in Terre Haute?
Use this page to compare every school in Terre Haute by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Honey Creek Middle School
Middle · Vigo County School Corp. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Rio Grande Elementary School
Elementary · Vigo County School Corp. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Lost Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Vigo County School Corp. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Terre Haute for 2026 are Honey Creek Middle School (8.0/10), Rio Grande Elementary School (7.4/10), and Lost Creek Elementary School (7.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 20 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
26
21 public · 5 private
Avg Score
5.4
out of 10
Median Home
$122,080
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
26
21 public · 5 private
Avg Score
5.4
out of 10
Median Home
$122,080
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.0/10 despite 40% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 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 Terre Haute schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Terre Haute schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Terre Haute
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 20 rated schools; 26 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honey Creek Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Rio Grande Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Lost Creek Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Dixie Bee Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Woodrow Wilson Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Sugar Grove Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Terre Haute South Vigo High School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Booker T Washington Alt Sch | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Otter Creek Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Terre Haute North Vigo High School | 4.8 / 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
- 5.4/10
- Median household income
- $50,065
- Median home value
- $122,080
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24%
- Avg commute
- 20 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 60%
28% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Terre Haute compares
Indiana rank
#192 of 220
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Indiana avg (6.4)
Median household income
$50k
70% of Indiana median
Schools in this city
25
Vigo County School Corp runs Terre Haute's public schools
21 public schools. Vigo County School Corp is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Terre Haute is a Vigo County School Corp school (21 of 21).
Among 20 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 2.9 to 8.0 — the spread is inside Terre Haute, not a citywide average.
About Schools in Terre Haute, Indiana
Terre Haute runs 21 ranked public schools, covering every grade band from elementary through high school. The city's average school score sits at 4.9 out of 10 — a middling baseline that masks real variation at the top of the range.
That spread matters when choosing where to live. Only 5 schools, or 24% of the ranked total, clear the 7-out-of-10 mark. Parents targeting strong options need to be deliberate about location and school assignment, since performance varies considerably from one building to the next.
Lost Creek Elementary leads the city with a score of 8.1 — a meaningful step above the 4.9 average and the strongest single school in Terre Haute. At the secondary level, both comprehensive high schools perform well above that citywide average: Terre Haute North Vigo High School scores 7.5 and Terre Haute South Vigo High School scores 7.4, giving families on either side of the city a competitive option for grades 9 through 12. Honey Creek Middle School (7.2) bridges those pipelines at the middle level, and Rio Grande Elementary (7.1) rounds out the five schools that exceed the 7-point threshold.
For parents relocating to Terre Haute, the high schools are the clearest strengths — both score well and both are broadly accessible depending on which part of the city you settle in. The elementary landscape is more uneven, so proximity to Lost Creek or Rio Grande is worth factoring into your neighborhood search. The 4.9 city average signals a mixed-quality environment overall, but high-performing schools are concentrated in specific attendance zones. Use school boundary tools to confirm which buildings your address feeds before committing to a neighborhood.
Elementary Schools
15 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 451 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.4 |
| 2 | 689 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 |
| 3 | 599 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 |
| 4 | 378 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.1 |
| 5 | 383 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.7 |
| 6 | 409 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.6 |
| 7 | 326 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.6 |
| 8 | 535 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.5 |
| 9 | 367 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.3 |
| 10 | 375 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.0 |
Show all 15 elementary schools in Terre Haute
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 680 students · 6th–8th | 8.0 |
| 2 | 694 students · 6th–8th | 5.8 |
| 3 | 715 students · 6th–8th | 5.0 |
| 4 | 392 students · 6th–8th | 4.4 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,609 students · 9th–12th | 5.1 |
| 2 | 71 students · 6th–12th | 5.1 |
| 3 | 1,467 students · 9th–12th | 4.8 |
Other Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 239 students · Kindergarten–12th | 2.9 | ||
Private Schools3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Holy Cross SchoolPrivate 82 students · 2nd–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Life AcademyPrivate 91 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | Bible Baptist AcademyPrivate 51 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Terre Haute
Terre Haute, Indiana · 26 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 5 ZIP codes
Median Income
$50,065
Median Home Value
$122,080
Median Rent
$874/mo
Population
91,373
College Educated
24%
Homeownership
60%
Avg Commute
20 min
Poverty Rate
23.2%
Community Profile
Terre Haute has a median household income of $50,065. It is a community where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $122,080, with a median rent of $874/month. The area has a poverty rate of 23.2%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Indiana
- Elementary
- 15
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 3
- Other
- 4
Resources
School District
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Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Terre Haute, Indiana
How many schools are in Terre Haute, Indiana?
Terre Haute has 26 schools, including 21 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Terre Haute, Indiana?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Terre Haute is 5.4 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 Terre Haute, Indiana?
The top-ranked school in Terre Haute on MySchoolScout is Honey Creek Middle School with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Terre Haute, Indiana?
The top-ranked elementary school in Terre Haute on MySchoolScout is Rio Grande Elementary School with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Terre Haute, Indiana?
The top-ranked middle school in Terre Haute on MySchoolScout is Honey Creek Middle School with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best high school in Terre Haute, Indiana?
The top-ranked high school in Terre Haute on MySchoolScout is Terre Haute South Vigo High School with a composite score of 5.1/10.
How many school districts serve Terre Haute, Indiana?
Terre Haute is served by 1 school district: Vigo County School Corp.
What is the education level in Terre Haute, Indiana?
According to Census data, 24% of adults in Terre Haute have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Terre Haute, Indiana?
The median household income in Terre Haute is approximately $50,065 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Terre Haute, Indiana?
Yes, Terre Haute has 5 private schools alongside 21 public schools. The top-rated private school is Holy Cross School with a score of 7.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Terre Haute, Indiana?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Terre Haute is 13.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Terre Haute, 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.