For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,228 students in 46208, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 46208, IN are George Washington Carver School 87 and James Whitcomb Riley School 43. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 46208 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 46208, IN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46208, IN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Washington Carver School 87
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2411 Indpls Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4287
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4287
Grades: PK-8
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
James Whitcomb Riley School 43
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 W 40th St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4243
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4243
Grades: PK-8
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
Herron Preparatory Academy
Charter School
3100 N. Meridian
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 231-0010
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 231-0010
Grades: K-8
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
Liberty Grove Schools
Charter School
1002 W. 25th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-3807
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-3807
Grades: K-6
| 203 students
46208, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 921-7497
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 921-7497
Grades: 6-12
| 137 students
1002 W 25th St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4242
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4242
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
2540 N Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 536-1026
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 536-1026
Grades: 6-12
| 186 students
Flanner House Elementary School (Charter) (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2424 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2424 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
2411 Indianapolis Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4287
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4287
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
3401 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-2810
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-2810
Grades: 6-8
| 343 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 46208, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 46208, IN include George Washington Carver School 87 and James Whitcomb Riley School 43.
How many public elementary schools are located in 46208?
4 public elementary schools are located in 46208.
What is the racial composition of students in 46208?
46208 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% 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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