For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,026 students in 46201, IN (there are , serving 1,313 private students). 82% 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. 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 41% 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46201, IN Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paramount Brookside
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3020 Nowland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Gr: K-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3029 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 832-1200
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 832-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Theodore Potter School 74
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4274
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4274
Gr: K-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
H L Harshman Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4101
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4101
Gr: 7-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Christian Park School 82
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 English Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4282
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4282
Gr: PK-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Thomas D Gregg School 15
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2302 E Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4215
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4215
Gr: PK-6 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Brookside School 54
(Math: 12% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3150 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4254
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4254
Gr: PK-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Arsenal Technical High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 E Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 693-5300
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 693-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,524 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
321 N Linwood Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4258
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4258
Gr: PK-6 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
46201, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2815 English Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4221
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4221
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
3734 E Vermont St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4278
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4278
Gr: K-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
4900 Julian Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 217-1980
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 217-1980
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 46201, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 46201, IN include Paramount Brookside, Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind and Theodore Potter School 74.
How many public schools are located in 46201?
9 public schools are located in 46201.
What percentage of students in 46201 go to public school?
82% 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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