Public schools in Evansville, IN
42 open public schools with an address in Evansville, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
42
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
22,423
42 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Indiana median 14.8:1
Charter schools
4
0 virtual
An overview of Evansville public schools
The federal directory lists 42 public schools in Evansville, IN: 23 elementary, 7 middle, 8 high, 4 combined or other. The 42 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 22,423 students, an average of 534 per school. The largest campus is North High School (1,650 students), and the largest elementary school is McCutchanville Elementary School (919).
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp operates the most schools here (38), plus 4 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 8 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 6 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 7 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 48% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Evansville
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
Public school district
38 schools in Evansville
Excel Center of Evansville Southeast
Independent charter agency
1 school in Evansville
Indiana Agriculture & Technology School - USI Campus
Independent charter agency
1 school in Evansville
Joshua Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Evansville
Signature School Inc
Independent charter agency
1 school in Evansville
Elementary schools in Evansville
23| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caze Elementary School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | PK–05 | 510 | 14.4:1 | |
| Cedar Hall Community School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | PK–08 | 496 | 11.4:1 | |
| Cynthia Heights Elementary School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | KG–05 | 451 | 16.3:1 | |
| Daniel Wertz Elementary School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | PK–05 | 282 | 11.6:1 | |
| Delaware Elementary School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | KG–06 | 379 | 11.8:1 | |
| Dexter Elementary School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | PK–05 | 384 | 12.9:1 | |
| Evans School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | PK–06 | 473 | 12.5:1 | |
| Fairlawn Elementary School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | PK–05 | 450 | 13:1 | |
| Glenwood Leadership Academy Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | KG–08 | 436 | 10.9:1 | |
| Harper Elementary School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | KG–05 | 344 | 12.1:1 | |
| Hebron Elementary School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | PK–05 | 726 | 17.3:1 | |
| Highland Elementary School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | KG–05 | 814 | 16.8:1 | |
| Joshua Academy Joshua Academy · Charter | KG–06 | 254 | 19.5:1 | |
| Lincoln School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | KG–08 | 280 | 8.8:1 | |
| Lodge Community School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | KG–08 | 510 | 12.2:1 | |
| McCutchanville Elementary School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | PK–06 | 919 | 18.1:1 | |
| Oak Hill Elementary Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | KG–06 | 476 | 17.3:1 | |
| Scott Elementary School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | PK–06 | 475 | 14.5:1 | |
| Stockwell Elementary School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | KG–05 | 545 | 16:1 | |
| Stringtown Elementary School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | KG–05 | 313 | 11.5:1 | |
| Tekoppel Elementary School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | KG–05 | 440 | 13.2:1 | |
| Vogel Elementary School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | KG–06 | 484 | 14.1:1 | |
| West Terrace Elementary School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | KG–05 | 504 | 16.1:1 |
Middle schools in Evansville
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helfrich Park STEM Academy Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | 06–08 | 509 | 15.6:1 | |
| McGary Middle School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | 06–08 | 295 | 9.8:1 | |
| North Junior High School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | 07–08 | 925 | 17.6:1 | |
| Perry Heights Middle School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | 06–08 | 471 | 15.3:1 | |
| Plaza Park International Prep Acad Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | 06–08 | 610 | 13.4:1 | |
| Thompkins Middle School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | 06–08 | 622 | 15.9:1 | |
| Washington Middle School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | 06–08 | 331 | 12.4:1 |
High schools in Evansville
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | 09–12 | 1,087 | 14.2:1 | |
| Excel Center of Evansville Southeast Excel Center of Evansville Southeast · Charter | 09–12 | 158 | 26.3:1 | |
| Francis Joseph Reitz High School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | 09–12 | 1,293 | 17.6:1 | |
| Indiana Agriculture & Technology School - USI Campus Indiana Agriculture & Technology School - USI Campus · Charter | 07–12 | 38 | 38:1 | |
| New Tech Institute Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | 09–12 | 264 | 17.3:1 | |
| North High School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | 09–12 | 1,650 | 17.8:1 | |
| Signature School Inc Signature School Inc · Charter | 09–12 | 384 | 14.2:1 | |
| William Henry Harrison High School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | 09–12 | 1,332 | 15.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Evansville
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Innovative Studies Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | KG–12 | 318 | 7.1:1 | |
| Benjamin Bosse High School Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | PK–12 | 868 | 13.6:1 | |
| Culver Family Learning Center Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | PK–PK | 172 | 7.9:1 | |
| EVSC Virtual Academy Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | KG–12 | 151 | 12.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.5%
- Hispanic8.4%
- Black16.8%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
- Multiracial10.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 42 Evansville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (22,423 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Evansville
How many public schools are in Evansville, IN?
The current NCES directory lists 42 open public schools with a location address in Evansville: 23 elementary, 7 middle, 8 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 22,423 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Evansville?
Schools with an address in Evansville belong to 5 education agencies, led by Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp (38 schools), Excel Center of Evansville Southeast (1 school), Indiana Agriculture & Technology School - USI Campus (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Evansville?
North High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Evansville, with 1,650 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Evansville?
Yes. 4 of the 42 public schools in Evansville are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Excel Center of Evansville Southeast, Indiana Agriculture & Technology School - USI Campus, Joshua Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Evansville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Evansville public schools is 14.2:1, similar to the Indiana school median of 14.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Evansville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Indiana cities