Vigo County School Corporation leads the state in high school graduation rates - with teachers recognized for excellence in the classroom by the Indiana Department of Education. Multiple prestigious state awards - including Mr. Math, Miss Math, Mr. Science, Miss Science, and the Governor's STEM Award - have been captured by local high school students. Team Storm, a FIRST LEGO League robotics team, has placed in national and global competition repeatedly in recent years.

The Vigo County School Corporation includes 18 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 3 comprehensive high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The community also features two private schools - the Terre Haute Christian School and St. Patrick's School.