For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,643 students in 47401, IN (there are , serving 959 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 47401, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 47401, IN are Childs Elementary School, Bloomington High School South and Jackson Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 47401 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 47401, IN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47401, IN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Childs Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2211 S High St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7756
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7756
Grades: PK-6
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Bloomington High School South
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1965 S Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7714
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7714
Grades: 9-12
| 1,670 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson Creek Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3980 S Sare Rd
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-2451
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-2451
Grades: 7-8
| 535 students
Rank: #44.
Binford Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2300 E Second St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7741
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7741
Grades: PK-6
| 491 students
Rank: #55.
The Bloomington Project School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
349 S Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 558-0041
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 558-0041
Grades: K-8
| 321 students
Rank: #66.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9090 S Strain Ridge
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 824-7061
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 824-7061
Grades: PK-6
| 385 students
Rank: #77.
Templeton Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 S Brenda Ln
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7735
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7735
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: n/an/a
401 East Miller Drive
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7702
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7702
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
2200 E 2nd St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7767
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7767
Grades: K-2
| 328 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 47401, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 47401, IN include Childs Elementary School, Bloomington High School South and Jackson Creek Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 47401?
9 public schools are located in 47401.
What percentage of students in 47401 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 47401 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 47401?
47401 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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