For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,250 students in the neighborhood of Lawrence Fort Ben Oaklandon, Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence Fort Ben Oaklandon are Forest Glen Elementary School, The Nature School Of Central Indiana and Fall Creek Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lawrence Fort Ben Oaklandon, Indianapolis, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% 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 Fort Ben Oaklandon, Indianapolis, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Glen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6333 Lee Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4900
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 934 students
Rank: #22.
The Nature School Of Central Indiana
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6102 Boy Scout Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 721-7282
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 721-7282
Grades: K-8
| 145 students
Rank: #33.
Fall Creek Valley Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9701 E 63rd St
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-6600
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,319 students
Rank: #44.
Lawrence Central High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7300 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-7400
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,417 students
Rank: #55.
Hoosier College And Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Caito Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 495-6494
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 495-6494
Grades: 7-12
| 784 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lawrence Fort Ben Oaklandon, Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lawrence Fort Ben Oaklandon, Indianapolis, IN include Forest Glen Elementary School, The Nature School Of Central Indiana and Fall Creek Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lawrence Fort Ben Oaklandondianapolis?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lawrence Fort Ben Oaklandondianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lawrence Fort Ben Oaklandondianapolis?
the neighborhood of Lawrence Fort Ben Oaklandondianapolis public schools minority enrollment is 73% 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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