For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,074 students in Fortville, IN.
The top ranked public schools in Fortville, IN are Geist Elementary School, Mt Vernon High School and Fortville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fortville, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Fortville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Fortville, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Geist Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14051 E 104th St
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 915-4260
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 915-4260
Gr: PK-4 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Mt Vernon High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8112 N 200 W
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3131
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3131
Gr: 9-12 | 1,455 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Fortville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8414 N 200 W
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3180
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3180
Gr: K-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Mt Vernon Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1862 W Sr 234
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3160
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3160
Gr: 6-8 | 1,105 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
1806 W Sr 234
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3100
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3100
Gr: PK | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 71:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Fortville, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8414 North 200 West
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 482-0021
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 482-0021
Gr: 5-6 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fortville, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Fortville, IN include Geist Elementary School, Mt Vernon High School and Fortville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fortville?
5 public schools are located in Fortville.
What is the racial composition of students in Fortville?
Fortville public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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