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Best 46205 Indiana Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,805 students in 46205, IN (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,980 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 46205, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 46205, IN are Mary Nicholson School 70 Center For Inquiry, Excel Center - Michigan Street and Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 - A Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 46205 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 46205, IN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 46205, IN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Nicholson School 70 Center For Inquiry
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
510 East 46th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4270
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Excel Center - Michigan Street
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1635 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3910
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 - A Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5111 Evanston Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4291
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3330 N Pennsylvania
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4369
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Avondale Meadows Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3980 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-3363
Gr: 5-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #66.
Charles A Tindley Accelerated School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3960 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Gr: 7-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Tindley Genesis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4020 Meadows Pkwy
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Gr: K-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Avondale Meadows Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3980 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 803-3182
Gr: K-4 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Louis B Russell Jr School 48
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3445 N Central
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4248
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Indiana School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-4800
Gr: PK-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center - Meadows
Charter School
3919 Meadows Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3750
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 46205, IN?
How many public schools are located in 46205?
11 public schools are located in 46205.
What percentage of students in 46205 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 46205 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 46205?
46205 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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