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Best 46224 Indiana Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,744 students in 46224, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 217 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 46224, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 46224, IN are Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2, Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 and James A Allison Elementary School 3. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 46224 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 46224, IN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 46224, IN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1849 N Whitcomb
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 241-0572
Gr: K-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5151 W 14th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 241-6543
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
James A Allison Elementary School 3
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5240 W 22nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-9836
Gr: K-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Speedway Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5357 W 25th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-7238
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Speedway Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5151 W 14th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-3359
Gr: 7-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5700 Meadowood Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 291-4274
Gr: K-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Excel Center - West
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 524-4005
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3307 Ashway Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4107
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Meredith Nicholson School 96 - An Exploratory School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3651 N Kiel Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4296
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Garden City Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4901 Rockville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-8300
Gr: PK-6 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - An Inquiry School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5002 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4279
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Enlace Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3725 Kiel Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 383-0607
Gr: K-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Northwest Middle School - An Ib World School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5525 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 693-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Monarca Academy
Charter School
5525 W 34th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 379-0499
Gr: 6-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 46224, IN?
How many public schools are located in 46224?
14 public schools are located in 46224.
What percentage of students in 46224 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 46224 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 46224?
46224 public schools minority enrollment is 85% 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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