For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,063 students in 46205, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 46205, IN are Center For Inquiry School 70, Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 and Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 46205 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 46205, IN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46205, IN Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center For Inquiry School 70
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 East 46th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4270
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4270
Gr: K-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Rousseau Mcclellan School 91
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5111 Evanston Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4291
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4291
Gr: PK-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3330 N Pennsylvania
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4369
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4369
Gr: PK-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Avondale Meadows Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3980 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-3363
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-3363
Gr: 5-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Tindley Genesis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4020 Meadows Pkwy
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Gr: K-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Avondale Meadows Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3980 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 803-3182
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 803-3182
Gr: K-4 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Louis B Russell Jr School 48
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3445 N Central
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4248
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4248
Gr: K-6 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Indiana School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-4800
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-4800
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
46205, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3202 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4211
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4211
Gr: K-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Francis W Parker School 56 (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2353 Columbia Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4256
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4256
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
4010 Sherman Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 777-6290
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 777-6290
Gr: 6-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 46205, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 46205, IN include Center For Inquiry School 70, Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 and Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60.
How many public elementary schools are located in 46205?
8 public elementary schools are located in 46205.
What is the racial composition of students in 46205?
46205 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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