For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,820 students in 47803, IN (there are , serving 386 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 47803, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 47803, IN are Lost Creek Elementary School, Adelaide De Vaney Elementary School and Woodrow Wilson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 47803 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 47803, IN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47803, IN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lost Creek Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6701 Wabash Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4456
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4456
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: #22.
Adelaide De Vaney Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1011 S Brown Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4497
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4497
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 S 25th St
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4396
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4396
Grades: 6-8
| 694 students
47803, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
55 S Brown Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4301
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4301
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 47803, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 47803, IN include Lost Creek Elementary School, Adelaide De Vaney Elementary School and Woodrow Wilson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 47803?
3 public schools are located in 47803.
What percentage of students in 47803 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 47803 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 47803?
47803 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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