Lexington Elementary School

Lexington Elementary School serves 226 students across pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Lexington, Indiana. It earns an Exceptional rating — a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — with academic performance at 9.5 and a growth score of 9.7. The growth score reflects how much students are advancing year over year, and at 9.7 it stands as one of the school's strongest signals.

The rankings confirm what the scores suggest. Lexington Elementary places #1 among all six schools in Scott County School District 2 and sits 22nd out of 1,823 public Indiana schools — outperforming 99% of the state's public schools overall. It also ranks 15th out of 1,047 Indiana elementary schools, placing it among a small group of schools at the very top of the state.

A 15.1-to-1 student-teacher ratio keeps class sizes small enough for teachers to maintain close contact with each student — a meaningful structural advantage at the elementary level. For families evaluating elementary options in southern Indiana, Lexington Elementary's scores and statewide rank make a straightforward case for the school.

Located in a rural area, Lexington Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.