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Best 46220 Indiana Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,107 students in 46220, IN (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,065 private students). 58% of all K-12 students in 46220, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 46220, IN are Merle Sidener Academy 59 - A High Ability School, Joseph J. Bingham School 84 Center For Inquiry and Purdue Polytechnic High School North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 46220 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 46220, IN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 46220, IN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merle Sidener Academy 59 - A High Ability School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2424 Kessler Blvd E Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4259
Gr: 1-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Joseph J. Bingham School 84 Center For Inquiry
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
440 E 57th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4284
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Purdue Polytechnic High School North
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 832-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Eastwood Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 E 62nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 259-5401
Gr: 6-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Ace Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5326 Hillside Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 744-9847
Gr: K-6 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Eliza Baker School 55 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1349 E 54th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4255
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Skiles Test Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7001 Johnson Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 964-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Thomas Carr Howe Middle School - An Ib World School
4900 Julian Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5560
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 46220, IN?
How many public schools are located in 46220?
8 public schools are located in 46220.
What percentage of students in 46220 go to public school?
58% of all K-12 students in 46220 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 46220?
46220 public schools minority enrollment is 63% 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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