Education

Bloomington schools are top-notch, whether for you or your children. With 22 public schools and 11 private schools, your kids will get the education they deserve.

Indiana University and Ivy-Tech Bloomington, both top-rated schools, provide you with the ongoing education you need to stay at the top of your game. Take a night class or get another degree; Bloomington’s higher education is there for you.

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Workforce

Bloomington is a dynamic city which boasts a growing, well-educated workforce and an expanding high-tech sector.

Bloomington ranks 1st for high-tech employment among 124 U.S. small metro areas. It ranks 3rd on Forbes’ list for the Best Small Places for Business and Careers. And it ranks 14th in the nation in percent of population with college degrees.

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Culture

Bloomington is a city that people visit and then move to! Our high quality of life is due to the presence of Indiana University and a vigorous mix of local arts, sport, outdoor, civic, heritage, and cultural groups.

Our city boasts over 13 major festivals each year, including the Lotus World Music Festival and PRIDE Film Festival. We are passionate about maintaining greenspace; Bloomington is a Tree City USA, has one of the top-ranked Parks and Recreation departments in the country, and has more the 20 area lakes and forest preserves.

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