For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,820 students in 47803, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 47803, IN are Lost Creek Elementary School, Adelaide De Vaney Elementary School and Woodrow Wilson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 47803 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 47803, IN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 47803, IN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lost Creek Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6701 Wabash Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4456
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4456
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Adelaide De Vaney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1011 S Brown Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4497
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4497
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 S 25th St
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4396
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4396
Gr: 6-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
47803, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
55 S Brown Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4301
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4301
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 47803, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 47803, IN include Lost Creek Elementary School, Adelaide De Vaney Elementary School and Woodrow Wilson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 47803?
3 public elementary schools are located in 47803.
What is the racial composition of students in 47803?
47803 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% 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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