For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 6,810 students in Bloomington, IN. The top ranked public elementary schools in Bloomington, IN are Childs Elementary School, University Elementary School and Marlin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bloomington, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bloomington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bloomington, IN (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.
University Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1111 N Russell Rd
Bloomington, IN 47408
(812) 330-7753
Bloomington, IN 47408
(812) 330-7753
Grades: PK-6
| 532 students
Rank: #33.
Marlin Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1655 E Bethel Ln
Bloomington, IN 47408
(812) 330-7750
Bloomington, IN 47408
(812) 330-7750
Grades: PK-6
| 217 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Edgewood Intermediate School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7600 W Reeves Rd
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 876-2219
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 876-2219
Grades: 3-5
| 597 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1450 W Countryside Ln
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 330-2011
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 330-2011
Grades: PK-6
| 614 students
Rank: #99.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Clear Creek Dr
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 824-2811
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 824-2811
Grades: PK-6
| 304 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Park Square Dr
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 825-7673
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 825-7673
Grades: PK-6
| 344 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #1212.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
627 W 8th St
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7732
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7732
Grades: PK-6
| 376 students
Rank: #1313.
Arlington Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Parrish Rd
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7747
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7747
Grades: PK-6
| 322 students
Rank: #1414.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 S Endwright Rd
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 825-3009
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 825-3009
Grades: PK-6
| 421 students
Rank: n/an/a
7700 W Reeves Rd
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 876-9600
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 876-9600
Grades: K-2
| 659 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hoosier Hills Career Center
Vocational School
3070 Prow Road
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7730
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7730
Grades: 6-12
| n/a 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
Bloomington, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aurora Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
524 North Fairview St
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7837
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7837
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1500 N Packinghouse Rd
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 334-0582
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 334-0582
Grades: 8-12
| 25 students
750 E Kirkwood Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405
(800) 334-1011
Bloomington, IN 47405
(800) 334-1011
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bloomington, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bloomington, IN include Childs Elementary School, University Elementary School and Marlin Elementary School. Bloomington has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bloomington?
17 public elementary schools are located in Bloomington.
What is the racial composition of students in Bloomington?
Bloomington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Bloomington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bloomington include: Edgewood Intermediate School vs. Edgewood Primary School, Clear Creek Elementary School vs. Childs Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School vs. Childs Elementary School
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