Public schools in Bloomington, IN
28 open public schools with an address in Bloomington, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
28
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,063
28 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Indiana median 14.8:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Bloomington public schools
The federal directory lists 28 public schools in Bloomington, IN: 16 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high, 4 combined or other. The 28 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,063 students, an average of 431 per school. The largest campus is Bloomington High School South (1,691 students), and the largest elementary school is Edgewood Primary School (652).
Monroe County Community Sch Corp operates the most schools here (23), and 2 regular districts have at least one Bloomington campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 40% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Bloomington
Monroe County Community Sch Corp
Public school district
23 schools in Bloomington · 24 total
Richland-Bean Blossom C S C
Public school district
3 schools in Bloomington · 5 total
Excel Center - Bloomington
Independent charter agency
1 school in Bloomington
The Bloomington Project School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Bloomington
Elementary schools in Bloomington
16| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights Elementary Sch Monroe County Community Sch Corp | PK–06 | 301 | 11.1:1 | |
| Binford Elementary School Monroe County Community Sch Corp | PK–06 | 507 | 14.9:1 | |
| Childs Elementary School Monroe County Community Sch Corp | PK–06 | 446 | 14.8:1 | |
| Clear Creek Elementary School Monroe County Community Sch Corp | PK–06 | 294 | 11:1 | |
| Edgewood Intermediate School Richland-Bean Blossom C S C | 03–05 | 619 | 14.2:1 | |
| Edgewood Primary School Richland-Bean Blossom C S C | KG–02 | 652 | 14.1:1 | |
| Fairview Elementary School Monroe County Community Sch Corp | PK–06 | 414 | 10.3:1 | |
| Grandview Elementary School Monroe County Community Sch Corp | PK–06 | 417 | 10.4:1 | |
| Highland Park Elementary School Monroe County Community Sch Corp | PK–06 | 336 | 10:1 | |
| Lakeview Elementary School Monroe County Community Sch Corp | PK–06 | 408 | 14.5:1 | |
| Marlin Elementary School Monroe County Community Sch Corp | PK–06 | 222 | 14.6:1 | |
| Rogers Elementary School Monroe County Community Sch Corp | KG–02 | 288 | 11.5:1 | |
| Summit Elementary School Monroe County Community Sch Corp | PK–06 | 617 | 13.6:1 | |
| Templeton Elementary School Monroe County Community Sch Corp | PK–06 | 412 | 11.9:1 | |
| The Bloomington Project School The Bloomington Project School · Charter | KG–08 | 317 | 15.9:1 | |
| University Elementary School Monroe County Community Sch Corp | PK–06 | 536 | 14.5:1 |
Middle schools in Bloomington
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Creek Middle School Monroe County Community Sch Corp | 07–08 | 572 | 15.3:1 | |
| Lora L Batchelor Middle School Monroe County Community Sch Corp | 07–08 | 478 | 13.4:1 | |
| Tri-North Middle School Monroe County Community Sch Corp | 07–08 | 569 | 14.5:1 |
High schools in Bloomington
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington Graduation School Monroe County Community Sch Corp | 07–12 | 99 | 7.8:1 | |
| Bloomington High School North Monroe County Community Sch Corp | 09–12 | 1,528 | 15:1 | |
| Bloomington High School South Monroe County Community Sch Corp | 09–12 | 1,691 | 17:1 | |
| Excel Center - Bloomington Excel Center - Bloomington · Charter | 09–12 | 117 | 23.4:1 | |
| Hoosier Hills Career Center Monroe County Community Sch Corp · Career and Technical School | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Bloomington
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Learning Center Monroe County Community Sch Corp | PK–PK | 27 | 245.5:1 | |
| Edgewood Early Childhood Center Richland-Bean Blossom C S C | PK–PK | 101 | 45.9:1 | |
| Hoosier Hills Childcare Center Monroe County Community Sch Corp | PK–PK | 16 | 145.5:1 | |
| The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship Monroe County Community Sch Corp | KG–12 | 79 | 6.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.8%
- Hispanic7.8%
- Black6.3%
- Asian4.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8%
Enrollment-weighted across 27 Bloomington schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,063 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bloomington
How many public schools are in Bloomington, IN?
The current NCES directory lists 28 open public schools with a location address in Bloomington: 16 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 12,063 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bloomington?
Schools with an address in Bloomington belong to 4 education agencies, led by Monroe County Community Sch Corp (23 schools), Richland-Bean Blossom C S C (3 schools), Excel Center - Bloomington (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Bloomington?
Bloomington High School South reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bloomington, with 1,691 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bloomington?
Yes. 2 of the 28 public schools in Bloomington are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Excel Center - Bloomington, The Bloomington Project School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bloomington schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bloomington public schools is 14.4:1, similar to the Indiana school median of 14.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Bloomington guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Indiana cities