For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,665 students in West Terre Haute, IN.
The top ranked public schools in West Terre Haute, IN are Fayette Elementary School, West Vigo High School and Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Terre Haute, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in West Terre Haute have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in West Terre Haute, IN (2025)
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.
West Vigo High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4590 W Sarah Myers Dr
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4282
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4282
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 schools in West Terre Haute, IN?
The top ranked public schools in West Terre Haute, IN include Fayette Elementary School, West Vigo High School and Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in West Terre Haute?
4 public schools are located in West Terre Haute.
What is the racial composition of students in West Terre Haute?
West Terre Haute public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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