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Best Schools in Indianapolis, Indiana
Compare 238 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
238
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
156,042
Total Students
Across Indianapolis
15.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
238 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score59%
ELA Assessment Score0%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)5 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)10 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)5 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 971 students at Forest Glen Elementary School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 1:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Merle Sidener Academy 59 - A High Ability School
publicelementaryGrade 1-5
2424 Kessler Blvd E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46220
3.8
Rating
Students
228
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
76%
Joseph J. Bingham School 84 Center For Inquiry
publicelementaryK-5
440 E 57Th St, Indianapolis, IN 46220
3.6
Rating
Students
360
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
72%
Paramount Cottage Home
charter schoolelementaryK-5
1203 E St. Clair Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
3.4
Rating
Students
381
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
67%
Mary Adams Elementary School
publicelementaryK-3
7341 E Stop 11 Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46259
3.4
Rating
Students
451
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
67%
Bunker Hill Elementary School
publicelementaryK-3
6620 Shelbyville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46237
3.4
Rating
Students
487
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
67%
Acton Elementary School
publicelementaryK-3
8010 Acton Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46259
3.4
Rating
Students
275
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
67%
Forest Glen Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
6333 Lee Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46236
3.1
Rating
Students
971
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
61%
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch
publicelementaryK-3
7525 E Thompson Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46239
3.1
Rating
Students
568
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
62%
Rosa Parks Elementary School
publicelementaryGrade 1-5
7525 Wellingshire Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46217
3.1
Rating
Students
658
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
62%
Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch
publicelementaryGrade 1-5
454 E Stop 11 Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46227
3.1
Rating
Students
579
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
61%
Clearwater Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
3575 E 79Th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240
2.9
Rating
Students
750
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
58%
Allisonville Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4900 E 79Th St, Indianapolis, IN 46250
2.7
Rating
Students
724
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
54%
William Henry Burkhart Elementary
publicelementaryGrade 1-5
5701 Brill Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46227
2.7
Rating
Students
449
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
54%
Amy Beverland Elementary
publicmiddleGrade 1-6
11650 Fox Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46236
2.6
Rating
Students
800
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
51%
Arlington Elementary School
publicelementaryK-3
5814 S Arlington Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46237
2.6
Rating
Students
454
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
52%
South Creek Elementary
publicelementaryK-3
9010 E Southport Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46259
2.6
Rating
Students
476
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
52%
Impact Academy 3
publichighK-12
320 N Tibbs Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46222
2.5
Rating
Students
50
Student-Teacher
1:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
50%
Excel Center - Michigan Street
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
1635 W Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46205
2.5
Rating
Students
385
Student-Teacher
38:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
50%
Paramount Brookside
charter schoolmiddleK-8
3020 Nowland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46201
2.5
Rating
Students
843
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
50%
Believe Circle City High School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
2540 North Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46208
2.5
Rating
Students
269
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
50%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana is home to 238 schools serving over 156,042 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Indianapolis, Indiana?
There are 238 schools in Indianapolis, serving 156,042 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Indianapolis?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Indianapolis include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Indianapolis?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Indianapolis is 15.2:1.