For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,411 students in the neighborhood of Wayne, Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Wayne are Rhoades Elementary School, Garden City Elementary School and Impact Academy 1. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Wayne, Indianapolis, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Wayne, Indianapolis, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rhoades Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 S Auburn St
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6700
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 607 students
Rank: #22.
Garden City Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Rockville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-8300
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-8300
Grades: PK-6
| 782 students
Rank: #33.
Impact Academy 1
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 N Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Wayne, Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Wayne, Indianapolis, IN include Rhoades Elementary School, Garden City Elementary School and Impact Academy 1.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Waynedianapolis?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Waynedianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Waynedianapolis?
the neighborhood of Waynedianapolis public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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