For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,147 students in 47885, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 47885, IN are Fayette Elementary School, Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School and West Vigo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 47885 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 47885, IN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47885, IN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fayette Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9400 N Beech Pl
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4451
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4451
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School
(Math: 30% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
West Vigo Middle School
(Math: 11% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
47885, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
501 W Olive St
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4418
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4418
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 47885, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 47885, IN include Fayette Elementary School, Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School and West Vigo Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 47885?
3 public elementary schools are located in 47885.
What is the racial composition of students in 47885?
47885 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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