For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,967 students in 46220, IN (there are , serving 2,146 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 Gifted Academy, Center For Inquiry School 84 and Purdue Polytechnic High Sch 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 35% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 46220, IN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46220, IN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2424 Kessler Blvd E Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4259
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4259
Grades: 2-8
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
Center For Inquiry School 84
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
440 E 57th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4284
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4284
Grades: K-8
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 832-1200
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 832-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
Rank: #44.
Eastwood Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4401 E 62nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 259-5401
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 259-5401
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Rank: #55.
Ips/butler Lab At Eliza Blaker 55
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1349 E 54th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4255
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4255
Grades: PK-8
| 445 students
Rank: #66.
Ace Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5326 Hillside Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 744-9847
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 744-9847
Grades: K-5
| 117 students
Rank: #77.
Skiles Test Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Johnson Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 964-4700
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 964-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 576 students
46220, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 604 students
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Grades: 8
| 59 students
3660 E 62nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 259-5465
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 259-5465
Grades: K-5
| 566 students
2424 E Kessler Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4259
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4259
Grades: 7-8
| 350 students
6101 N Keystone Ave - Ste 302
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 252-5919
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 252-5919
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 46220, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 46220, IN include Merle Sidener Gifted Academy, Center For Inquiry School 84 and Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North.
How many public schools are located in 46220?
7 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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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