For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,665 students in 47885, IN.
The top ranked public schools in 47885, IN are Fayette Elementary School, West Vigo High School and Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 47885 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 47885, IN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47885, IN Public 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.
West Vigo High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4590 W Sarah Myers Dr
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4282
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4282
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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 schools in 47885, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 47885, IN include Fayette Elementary School, West Vigo High School and Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 47885?
4 public schools are located in 47885.
What is the racial composition of students in 47885?
47885 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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