For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,134 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 42% 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 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Fortville, IN (2026)
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 | 608 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 | 1,470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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 | 1,150 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
1806 W Sr 234
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3100
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3100
Gr: PK | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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