Best Public Schools in Lexington, IN

Summary:

The city of Lexington, Indiana is home to a single standout public elementary school, Lexington Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Scott County School District 2. This school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Indiana, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and placing 81st out of 1,016 schools in the 2022-2023 school year.

Lexington Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies compared to both the district and state averages. The school's ILEARN proficiency rates are particularly impressive, with 61.54% of students proficient or better in ELA and Math, compared to district averages of 39.61% and 43.96%, respectively. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% is lower than the state average, and its spending per student of $13,732 is higher than the district average, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

Despite the school's high free/reduced lunch rate of 58.41%, Lexington Elementary School continues to excel, demonstrating its ability to effectively support students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This suggests the school has implemented successful strategies to address socioeconomic challenges and ensure all students have access to a high-quality education. Overall, Lexington Elementary School stands out as an exemplary institution within the Scott County School District 2, providing an exceptional educational experience for its students.

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)				ILEARN Math (2025)				ILEARN Science (2025)		ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lexington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7980 E Walnut St	Lexington	47138	Scott County	Scott County School District 2	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 752-8924	205	17	12.4	56.6%	182 (88.8%)	6 (2.9%)	10 (4.9%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	80.3	179^th of 1005 public elementary schools	82.2%		83.3	146^th of 1011 public elementary schools	85.6%	33	76.7	65.8	34.8	61.5	80.0	57.9	43.5	61.5	57.9	57.9	56.5	$13,732	$942	$12,790

Cities Near Lexington

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Scottsburg	2.9 mi	5	222^nd
Deputy	5.76 mi	1	86^th
Austin	8.03 mi	3	368^th
Hanover	9.79 mi	3	290^th
Commiskey	10.96 mi	1	99^th

See the top IN Indiana cities

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.