For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,957 students in 47201, IN (there are , serving 1,739 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 47201, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 47201, IN are Csa Lincoln Campus, Southside Elementary School and Rockcreek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 47201 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 47201, IN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47201, IN ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Csa Lincoln Campus
(Math: 80% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 5th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4447
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4447
Gr: K-6 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1320 W 200 S
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4423
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4423
Gr: PK-6 | 893 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Rockcreek Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13000 E 200 S
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 579-5221
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 579-5221
Gr: PK-6 | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Columbus North High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4432
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4432
Gr: 9-12 | 2,267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Parkside Dr
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4314
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4314
Gr: PK-6 | 724 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
W D Richards Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3311 Fairlawn Dr
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4311
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4311
Gr: PK-6 | 608 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Columbus East High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
230 S Marr Rd
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4369
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4369
Gr: 9-12 | 1,518 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 27th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4405
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4405
Gr: 7-8 | 878 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Central Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 7th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4287
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4287
Gr: 7-8 | 822 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2675 California
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4307
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4307
Gr: PK-6 | 689 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Csa Fodrea Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Illinois St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4321
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4321
Gr: PK-6 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Mount Healthy Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12150 S Sr 58
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-2463
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-2463
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Area Career Connection
Vocational School
1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
1209 S Sycamore St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4569
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4569
Gr: PK | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
47201, Indiana ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3136 N National Rd-suite E
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 314-7078
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 314-7078
Gr: 7-12 | 124 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 47201, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 47201, IN include Csa Lincoln Campus, Southside Elementary School and Rockcreek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 47201?
14 public schools are located in 47201.
What percentage of students in 47201 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 47201 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 47201?
47201 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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