For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,477 students in Fortville, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fortville, IN are Geist Elementary School, Fortville Elementary School and Mt Vernon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fortville, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fortville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #33.
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%
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 elementary schools in Fortville, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fortville, IN include Geist Elementary School, Fortville Elementary School and Mt Vernon Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fortville?
3 public elementary schools are located in Fortville.
What is the racial composition of students in Fortville?
Fortville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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