For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,547 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 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #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 | 1,150 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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