For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,680 students in 47885, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in 47885, IN are Fayette Elementary School, West Vigo High School and Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 47885 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 47885, IN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47885, IN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fayette Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9400 N Beech Pl
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4451
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4451
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
West Vigo High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4590 W Sarah Myers Dr
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4282
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4282
Gr: 9-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4226 W Old Us 40
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4443
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4443
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
West Vigo Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4750 W Sarah Myers Dr
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4361
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4361
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 47885, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in 47885, IN include Fayette Elementary School, West Vigo High School and Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 47885?
4 public schools are located in 47885.
What is the racial composition of students in 47885?
47885 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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