For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,087 students in Orange County, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Orange County, IN are Springs Valley Elementary School, Throop Elementary School and Orleans Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Orange County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springs Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
356 S Larry Bird Blvd
French Lick, IN 47432
(812) 936-4820
French Lick, IN 47432
(812) 936-4820
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Throop Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Elm St
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-3537
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-3537
Gr: PK-6 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Orleans Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
637 E Washington St
Orleans, IN 47452
(812) 865-2688
Orleans, IN 47452
(812) 865-2688
Gr: PK-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Springs Valley Comm High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
326 S Larry Bird Blvd
French Lick, IN 47432
(812) 936-9984
French Lick, IN 47432
(812) 936-9984
Gr: 6-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Orange County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lost River Career Cooperative (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
600 Elm Street - Suite 1
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-4818
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-4818
Gr: 9-12
South Central Area Special Ed (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
600 Elm St - Ste 2
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-2089
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-2089
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Orange County, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Orange County, IN include Springs Valley Elementary School, Throop Elementary School and Orleans Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Orange County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Orange County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Orange County include: Springs Valley Elementary School vs. Orleans Elementary School, Throop Elementary School vs. Springs Valley Elementary School, Orleans Elementary School vs. Springs Valley Elementary School
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