Top 10 Best Bloomington Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 6,850 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 49% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Bloomington, IN Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Childs Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2211 S High St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7756
Grades: PK-6
| 519 students
Rank: #22.
University Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1111 N Russell Rd
Bloomington, IN 47408
(812) 330-7753
Grades: PK-6
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
Marlin Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1655 E Bethel Ln
Bloomington, IN 47408
(812) 330-7750
Grades: K-6
| 199 students
Rank: #44.
Binford Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2300 E Second St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7741
Grades: 3-6
| 480 students
Rank: #55.
The Bloomington Project School
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
349 S Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 558-0041
Grades: K-8
| 331 students
Rank: #66.
Summit Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1450 W Countryside Ln
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 330-2011
Grades: PK-6
| 617 students
Rank: #77.
Edgewood Intermediate School
Math: 52% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7600 W Reeves Rd
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 876-2219
Grades: 3-5
| 563 students
Rank: #88.
Lakeview Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9090 S Strain Ridge
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 824-7061
Grades: PK-6
| 407 students
Rank: #99.
Arlington Heights Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 W Parrish Rd
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7747
Grades: PK-6
| 330 students
Rank: #1010.
Highland Park Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Park Square Dr
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 825-7673
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Rank: #1111.
Templeton Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 S Brenda Ln
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7735
Grades: PK-6
| 425 students
Rank: #1212.
Clear Creek Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Clear Creek Dr
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 824-2811
Grades: PK-6
| 421 students
Rank: #1313.
Grandview Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 S Endwright Rd
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 825-3009
Grades: PK-6
| 408 students
Rank: #1414.
Fairview Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
627 W 8th St
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7732
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
7700 W Reeves Rd
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 876-9600
Grades: K-2
| 611 students
Rank: n/an/a
2200 E 2nd St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7767
Grades: K-2
| 350 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
524 North Fairview St
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7837
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1500 N Packinghouse Rd
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 334-0582
Grades: 8-12
| 25 students
750 E Kirkwood Avenue
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.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bloomington, IN?
16 public elementary schools are located in Bloomington, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Bloomington, IN?
Bloomington, IN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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