Public schools in Terre Haute, IN
22 open public schools with an address in Terre Haute, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
22
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,335
22 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Indiana median 14.8:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of Terre Haute public schools
The federal directory lists 22 public schools in Terre Haute, IN: 13 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 22 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,335 students, an average of 515 per school. The largest campus is Terre Haute South Vigo High School (1,544 students), and the largest elementary school is Lost Creek Elementary School (672).
Vigo County School Corp operates the most schools here (21), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 13.3:1, lower than 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 1 charter school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 64% 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 Terre Haute
Elementary schools in Terre Haute
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide De Vaney Elementary Sch Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 440 | 15.6:1 | |
| Benjamin Franklin Elem School Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 441 | 13.8:1 | |
| Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 354 | 13.3:1 | |
| Davis Park Elementary School Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 325 | 12.4:1 | |
| Deming Early Learning Center Vigo County School Corp | PK–03 | 306 | 16.4:1 | |
| Dixie Bee Elementary School Vigo County School Corp | KG–05 | 564 | 15.8:1 | |
| Farrington Grove Elementary School Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 380 | 11.7:1 | |
| Hoosier Prairie Elementary School Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 336 | 13.3:1 | |
| Lost Creek Elementary School Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 672 | 14.5:1 | |
| Ouabache Elementary School Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 366 | 11.4:1 | |
| Rio Grande Elementary School Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 408 | 12.4:1 | |
| Sugar Grove Elementary School Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 360 | 11.7:1 | |
| Terre Town Elementary School Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 553 | 14.7:1 |
Middle schools in Terre Haute
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey Creek Middle School Vigo County School Corp | 06–08 | 666 | 13.1:1 | |
| Otter Creek Middle School Vigo County School Corp | 06–08 | 670 | 13.6:1 | |
| Sarah Scott Middle School Vigo County School Corp | 06–08 | 371 | 10.9:1 | |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School Vigo County School Corp | 06–08 | 686 | 12.9:1 |
High schools in Terre Haute
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booker T Washington Alt Sch Vigo County School Corp · Alternative School | 06–12 | 62 | 3.1:1 | |
| Excel Center of West Central Indiana Excel Center of West Central Indiana · Charter | 09–12 | 139 | — | |
| Terre Haute North Vigo High School Vigo County School Corp | 09–12 | 1,486 | 14:1 | |
| Terre Haute South Vigo High School Vigo County School Corp | 09–12 | 1,544 | 14:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Terre Haute
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vigo Virtual School Academy Vigo County School Corp · Virtual | KG–12 | 206 | 20.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.8%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black6.9%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial9.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 22 Terre Haute schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,335 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Terre Haute
How many public schools are in Terre Haute, IN?
The current NCES directory lists 22 open public schools with a location address in Terre Haute: 13 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 11,335 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Terre Haute?
Schools with an address in Terre Haute belong to 2 education agencies, led by Vigo County School Corp (21 schools), Excel Center of West Central Indiana (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 Terre Haute?
Terre Haute South Vigo High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Terre Haute, with 1,544 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Terre Haute?
Yes. 1 of the 22 public schools in Terre Haute are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Excel Center of West Central Indiana. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Terre Haute schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Terre Haute public schools is 13.3:1, lower than 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 Terre Haute 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