For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,147 students in West Terre Haute, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Terre Haute, IN are Fayette Elementary School, Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School and West Vigo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Terre Haute, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Terre Haute have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in West Terre Haute, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fayette Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9400 N Beech Pl
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4451
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4451
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4226 W Old Us 40
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4443
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4443
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
West Vigo Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4750 W Sarah Myers Dr
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4361
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4361
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
West Terre Haute, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
501 W Olive St
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4418
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4418
Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in West Terre Haute, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Terre Haute, IN include Fayette Elementary School, Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School and West Vigo Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Terre Haute?
3 public elementary schools are located in West Terre Haute.
What is the racial composition of students in West Terre Haute?
West Terre Haute public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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