For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,290 students in the neighborhood of Lawrence, Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence are Indian Creek Elementary School, Belzer Middle School and Harrison Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lawrence, Indianapolis, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lawrence, Indianapolis, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10833 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4400
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4400
Grades: 1-6
| 679 students
Rank: #22.
Belzer Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7555 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-6200
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-6200
Grades: 7-8
| 1,139 students
Rank: #33.
Harrison Hill Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7510 E 53rd St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-4300
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-4300
Grades: 1-6
| 714 students
Rank: #44.
Brook Park Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5259 N David St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-4100
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-4100
Grades: 1-6
| 631 students
Rank: n/an/a
Plapromise Prep
Charter School
4430 N Post Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 998-4643
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 998-4643
Grades: K-3
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lawrence, Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lawrence, Indianapolis, IN include Indian Creek Elementary School, Belzer Middle School and Harrison Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lawrencedianapolis?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lawrencedianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lawrencedianapolis?
the neighborhood of Lawrencedianapolis public schools minority enrollment is 90% 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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