For the 2024-25 school year, there are 187 public elementary schools serving 95,204 students in Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN are Merle Sidener Gifted Academy, Center For Inquiry School 84 and Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indianapolis, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Indianapolis have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Indianapolis, IN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2424 Kessler Blvd E Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4259
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4259
Grades: 2-8
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Center For Inquiry School 84
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
440 E 57th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4284
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4284
Grades: K-8
| 469 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5151 W 14th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 241-6543
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 241-6543
Grades: PK-6
| 140 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Paramount Cottage Home
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1203 E St. Clair Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 671-1229
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 671-1229
Grades: K-4
| 265 students
Rank: #55.
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1849 N Whitcomb
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 241-0572
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 241-0572
Grades: K-6
| 242 students
Rank: #66.
Forest Glen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6333 Lee Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4900
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 880 students
Rank: #77.
Mary Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7341 E Stop 11 Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-2065
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-2065
Grades: K-3
| 519 students
Rank: #88.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7525 Wellingshire Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-2900
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #99.
James A Allison Elementary Sch 3
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5240 W 22nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-9836
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-9836
Grades: K-6
| 246 students
Rank: #1010.
Thompson Crossing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7525 E Thompson Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 860-4600
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 860-4600
Grades: K-3
| 666 students
Rank: #1111.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
454 E Stop 11 Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-2500
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 794 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Acton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8010 Acton Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-6108
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-6108
Grades: K-3
| 534 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Bunker Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6620 Shelbyville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 787-3421
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 787-3421
Grades: K-3
| 501 students
Rank: #1414.
Allisonville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4900 E 79th St
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 845-9441
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 845-9441
Grades: K-5
| 643 students
Rank: #1515.
Clearwater Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3575 E 79th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5465
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5465
Grades: K-5
| 685 students
Rank: #1616.
Paramount Brookside
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3020 Nowland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Grades: K-8
| 803 students
Rank: #1717.
Center For Inquiry School 70
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 East 46th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4270
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4270
Grades: K-8
| 471 students
Rank: #1818.
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5701 Brill Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3600
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #1919.
Paramount Englewood
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1849 E Pleasant Run S Pkwy Dri
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 741-9589
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 741-9589
Grades: 5-8
| 233 students
Rank: #2020.
Arlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5814 S Arlington Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 782-4274
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 782-4274
Grades: K-3
| 484 students
Rank: #2121.
Amy Beverland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11650 Fox Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4000
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4000
Grades: 1-6
| 810 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Impact Academy 2
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 N Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Impact Academy 3
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 N Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Rank: #2424.
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8735 Indian Creek Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 803-5900
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 803-5900
Grades: 4-6
| 1,296 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5700 Meadowood Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 291-4274
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 291-4274
Grades: K-6
| 354 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
South Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9010 E Southport Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 443-3379
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 443-3379
Grades: K-3
| 627 students
Rank: #2727.
Jeremiah Gray Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5225 Gray Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4300
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #2828.
Center For Inquiry School 2
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 N New Jersey St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4202
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4202
Grades: K-8
| 444 students
Rank: #2929.
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 W Meridian School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-1300
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-1300
Grades: 6
| 620 students
Rank: #3030.
Mary Bryan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4355 E Stop 11 Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 789-2600
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 789-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 912 students
Rank: #3131.
Robey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8700 W 30th
Indianapolis, IN 46234
(317) 988-6000
Indianapolis, IN 46234
(317) 988-6000
Grades: PK-6
| 747 students
Rank: #3232.
The Nature School Of Central Indiana
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6102 Boy Scout Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 721-7282
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 721-7282
Grades: K-8
| 142 students
Rank: #3333.
Glenns Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8239 Morgantown Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-2800
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 726 students
Rank: #3434.
Edgewood Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7620 Edgewood
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 803-5024
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 803-5024
Grades: 4-6
| 1,260 students
Rank: #3535.
Homecroft Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1551 E Southview Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3500
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
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Indianapolis, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Accelerated Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(317) 226-3961
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(317) 226-3961
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4116
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4116
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
Andrew Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4050 E 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 549-6305
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 549-6305
Grades: K-8
| 222 students
4825 N Arlington Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 822-7980
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 822-7980
Grades: 9-12
| 769 students
1155 S High Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 244-2438
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 244-2438
Grades: 7-9
| 1,309 students
6550 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4292
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4292
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 604 students
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Grades: 8
| 59 students
Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus (Closed 2018)
Charter School
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 921-7497
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 921-7497
Grades: 6-12
| 137 students
Carpe Diem - Northwest (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5435 West Pike Plaza Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 808-8749
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 808-8749
Grades: 6-12
| 218 students
Carpe Diem - Shadeland (Closed 2018)
Charter School
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 677-1950
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 677-1950
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
7300 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 545-2614
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 545-2614
Grades: PK-K
| 381 students
545 East 19th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
Children's Bureau (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
02115 N Central Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 808-333
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 808-333
Grades: 2-6
| 6 students
Christel House Dors West Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
55 North Tibbs Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 783-4722
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 783-4722
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
Community Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-3961
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-3961
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
6501 Sunnyside Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-6400
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-6400
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
10925 E Prospect St
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 869-1327
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 869-1327
Grades: 5-6
| 595 students
1140 Dr M Luther King Jr St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-2800
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
Decatur Discovery Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
5125 Decatur Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 856-0900
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 856-0900
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Early Career Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
9511 Angola Ct
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 706-9478
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 706-9478
Grades: 11
| 14 students
Edgar H Evans School 11 (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
3202 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4211
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4211
Grades: K-6
| 141 students
1002 W 25th St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4242
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4242
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1202 East Troy Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 217-1979
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 217-1979
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Fall Creek Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2540 N Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 536-1026
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 536-1026
Grades: 6-12
| 186 students
Flanner House Elementary School (Charter) (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2424 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Flanner House Higher Learning Inc (Closed 2006)
Charter School
2424 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
2815 English Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4221
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4221
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
4501 E 32nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 226-4363
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 226-4363
Grades: 7-8
| 351 students
7620 Edgewood Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 862-2446
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 862-2446
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Gambold Preparatory Magnet High School (Closed 2016)
Magnet School
3725 N Kiel Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4108
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4108
Grades: 9-11
| 165 students
7151 E 35th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4293
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4293
Grades: K-6
| 434 students
2215 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 693-5555
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 693-5555
Grades: 8
| 127 students
7535 Harcourt Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 259-5458
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 259-5458
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
2710 Bethel Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4264
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4264
Grades: PK-6
| 339 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN include Merle Sidener Gifted Academy, Center For Inquiry School 84 and Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1.
How many public elementary schools are located in Indianapolis?
187 public elementary schools are located in Indianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Indianapolis are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Indianapolis include: Ips/butler Lab At Eliza Blaker 55 vs. Center For Inquiry School 84, Creston Intermediate & Middle School vs. Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle School, Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle School vs. Creston Intermediate & Middle School
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