For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 766 students in 47807, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 18 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 47807, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 47807, IN are Davis Park Elementary School and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 47807 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 47807, IN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47807, IN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davis Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 S 18th St
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4425
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4425
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Dr Iverson C Bell Ln
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4441
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4441
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 47807, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in 47807, IN include Davis Park Elementary School and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 47807?
2 public schools are located in 47807.
What percentage of students in 47807 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 47807 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 47807?
47807 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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