South Terrace Elementary

South Terrace Elementary serves 397 students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in Wadesville, Indiana. It earns a composite score of 9.2/10 — rated Exceptional — with an academic score of 9.8/10 and a growth score of 9.0/10. Those numbers place South Terrace at #36 out of 1,823 public schools statewide, outperforming 98% of Indiana schools.

Among elementary schools specifically, it ranks #29 of 1,047. The school operates as a regular public school within MSD North Posey Co Schools, where it stands first among the district's four schools. At 14.7 students per teacher, class sizes stay manageable — a ratio that aligns with its sustained academic and growth performance.

South Terrace's near-perfect academic score signals that students here consistently exceed state expectations, and the 9.0 growth score shows the school is not simply serving students who arrive already ahead — it advances all of them. For families evaluating options in Posey County or the broader southwestern Indiana region, South Terrace delivers a rare combination: top-decile achievement paired with strong demonstrated growth. Few public elementary schools in Indiana operate at this level across both dimensions simultaneously.

Located in a rural area, South Terrace Elementary 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.