Best traditional public schools in Bloomington (2025)
District-run public schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 22 schools in Bloomington, Indiana. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Indiana.
- 187Childs Elementary SchoolBloomington · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 446 students
- 281Rogers Elementary SchoolBloomington · Public Elementary32.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 288 students
- 377Jackson Creek Middle SchoolBloomington · Public Middle63% Math proficiency · 572 students
- 475Binford Elementary SchoolBloomington · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 507 students
- 574Tri-North Middle SchoolBloomington · Public Middle64% Math proficiency · 569 students
- 674The Acad of Sci & EntrepreneurshipBloomington · Public High49.5% Math proficiency · 79 students
- 774Marlin Elementary SchoolBloomington · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 222 students
- 873University Elementary SchoolBloomington · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 536 students
- 972Bloomington High School SouthBloomington · Public High54% Math proficiency · 1,691 students
- 1068Edgewood Primary SchoolBloomington · Public Elementary37.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 652 students
- 1167Bloomington High School NorthBloomington · Public High45% Math proficiency · 1,528 students
- 1266Edgewood Intermediate SchoolBloomington · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 619 students
- 1364Lakeview Elementary SchoolBloomington · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 408 students
- 1459Lora L Batchelor Middle SchoolBloomington · Public Middle50% Math proficiency · 478 students
- 1559Summit Elementary SchoolBloomington · Public Elementary55% Math proficiency · 617 students
- 1653Highland Park Elementary SchoolBloomington · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 336 students
- 1752Arlington Heights Elementary SchBloomington · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 301 students
- 1851Templeton Elementary SchoolBloomington · Public Elementary48% Math proficiency · 412 students
- 1949Clear Creek Elementary SchoolBloomington · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 294 students
- 2042Grandview Elementary SchoolBloomington · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 417 students
- 2135Fairview Elementary SchoolBloomington · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 414 students
- 2230Bloomington Graduation SchoolBloomington · Public High24.5% Math proficiency · 99 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Childs Elementary School Bloomington · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 86.9 Top 5% | 84% Math proficiency | 446 |
| 2 | Rogers Elementary School Bloomington · Elementary · Grades K–2 | Public | 81.0 Top 10% | 32.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 288 |
| 3 | Jackson Creek Middle School Bloomington · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 76.5 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 572 |
| 4 | Binford Elementary School Bloomington · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 74.5 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 507 |
| 5 | Tri-North Middle School Bloomington · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 74.1 Top 25% | 64% Math proficiency | 569 |
| 6 | The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship Bloomington · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 73.7 Top 25% | 49.5% Math proficiency | 79 |
| 7 | Marlin Elementary School Bloomington · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 73.5 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 222 |
| 8 | University Elementary School Bloomington · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 73.3 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 536 |
| 9 | Bloomington High School South Bloomington · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 72.2 Top 25% | 54% Math proficiency | 1,691 |
| 10 | Edgewood Primary School Bloomington · Elementary · Grades K–2 | Public | 68.0 Top 50% | 37.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 652 |
| 11 | Bloomington High School North Bloomington · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 67.4 Top 25% | 45% Math proficiency | 1,528 |
| 12 | Edgewood Intermediate School Bloomington · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 65.7 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 619 |
| 13 | Lakeview Elementary School Bloomington · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 63.6 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 408 |
| 14 | Lora L Batchelor Middle School Bloomington · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 59.1 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 478 |
| 15 | Summit Elementary School Bloomington · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 58.9 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 617 |
| 16 | Highland Park Elementary School Bloomington · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 52.8 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 336 |
| 17 | Arlington Heights Elementary Sch Bloomington · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 51.5 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 301 |
| 18 | Templeton Elementary School Bloomington · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 50.7 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 412 |
| 19 | Clear Creek Elementary School Bloomington · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 49.2 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 294 |
| 20 | Grandview Elementary School Bloomington · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 41.9 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 417 |
| 21 | Fairview Elementary School Bloomington · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 35.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 414 |
| 22 | Bloomington Graduation School Bloomington · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 29.9 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 99 |
Childs Elementary School in Bloomington leads the 2025 list of traditional public schools in Bloomington with a Success Index (US) of 86.9. Of the 22 schools shown, 22 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Indiana traditional public schools rankings, every school on the Bloomington page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best public school in Bloomington?
Childs Elementary School in Bloomington, Indiana ranks first among traditional public schools in Bloomington with a Success Index (US) of 86.9 out of 100 (Enrollment: 446).
How are traditional public schools in Bloomington ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.