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Best 46201 Indiana Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,526 students in 46201, IN (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,336 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 46201, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 46201, IN are Paramount Brookside, Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind and Theodore Potter School 74 - A Dual Language School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 46201 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 46201, IN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 46201, IN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paramount Brookside
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3020 Nowland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Gr: K-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3029 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 832-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Theodore Potter School 74 - A Dual Language School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4274
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
H. L. Harshman Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4101
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Christian Park School 82 - An Exploratory School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 English Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4282
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Thomas Gregg Neighborhood School 15
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2302 E Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4215
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Brookside School 54 - An Exploratory School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3150 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4254
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Arsenal Technical High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 E Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 693-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - An Exploratory School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
321 N Linwood Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4258
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Broad Ripple Middle School - An Ib World School
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 693-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 46201, IN?
How many public schools are located in 46201?
10 public schools are located in 46201.
What percentage of students in 46201 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 46201 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 46201?
46201 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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