For the 2026 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 60% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 47401, IN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Childs Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2211 S High St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7756
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7756
Gr: PK-6 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Binford Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2300 E Second St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7741
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7741
Gr: PK-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
The Bloomington Project School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
349 S Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 558-0041
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 558-0041
Gr: K-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9090 S Strain Ridge
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 824-7061
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 824-7061
Gr: PK-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Templeton Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 S Brenda Ln
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7735
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7735
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
2200 E 2nd St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7767
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7767
Gr: K-2 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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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