For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,424 students in 47401, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 47401, IN are Childs Elementary School, Binford Elementary School and The Bloomington Project School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 47401 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 47401, IN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47401, IN Public Elementary 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
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 elementary schools in 47401, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 47401, IN include Childs Elementary School, Binford Elementary School and The Bloomington Project School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 47401?
6 public elementary schools are located in 47401.
What is the racial composition of students in 47401?
47401 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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