For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,798 students in 47803, IN (there are 3 private schools, serving 407 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 47803, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public 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 schools in zipcode 47803 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 47803, IN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47803, IN Public Schools (2026)
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 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 47803, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in 47803, IN include Lost Creek Elementary School, Adelaide De Vaney Elementary School and Woodrow Wilson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 47803?
3 public schools are located in 47803.
What percentage of students in 47803 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 47803 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 47803?
47803 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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