For the 2025 school year, there are 253 public schools serving 158,783 students in Marion County, IN (there are , serving 29,375 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Marion County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Marion County, IN are Merle Sidener Gifted Academy, Paramount Cottage Home and Center For Inquiry School 84. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
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 Marion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2424 Kessler Blvd E Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4259
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4259
Gr: 2-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Paramount Cottage Home
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1203 E St. Clair Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(463) 231-2880
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(463) 231-2880
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Center For Inquiry School 84
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
440 E 57th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4284
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4284
Gr: K-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1849 N Whitcomb
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 241-0572
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 241-0572
Gr: K-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Herron High School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Gr: 9-12 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5151 W 14th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 241-6543
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 241-6543
Gr: PK-6 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Forest Glen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6333 Lee Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4900
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
James A Allison Elementary Sch 3
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5240 W 22nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-9836
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-9836
Gr: K-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7525 Wellingshire Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-2900
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Mary Adams Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7341 E Stop 11 Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-2065
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-2065
Gr: K-3 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Paramount Brookside
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3020 Nowland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Gr: K-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Thompson Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7525 E Thompson Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 860-4600
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 860-4600
Gr: K-3 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
Speedway Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5357 W 25th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-7238
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-7238
Gr: 9-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
454 E Stop 11 Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-2500
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1515.
Center For Inquiry School 70
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 East 46th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4270
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4270
Gr: K-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1616.
Clearwater Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3575 E 79th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5465
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5465
Gr: K-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1717.
Allisonville Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4900 E 79th St
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 845-9441
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 845-9441
Gr: K-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Acton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8010 Acton Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-6108
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-6108
Gr: K-3 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Bunker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6620 Shelbyville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 787-3421
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 787-3421
Gr: K-3 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2020.
Paramount Englewood
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1849 E Pleasant Run S Pkwy Dri
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 741-9589
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 741-9589
Gr: 5-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2121.
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5701 Brill Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3600
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2222.
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8735 Indian Creek Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 803-5900
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 803-5900
Gr: 4-6 | 1,355 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2323.
Speedway Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5151 W 14th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-3359
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-3359
Gr: 7-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Christel House Dors
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2717 S East St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4686
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4686
Gr: 9-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Excel Center For Adult Learners
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1635 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3910
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3910
Gr: 9-12 | 1,285 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
The Hope Academy Inc.
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3919 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 572-9440
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 572-9440
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2727.
Excel Center - Richmond
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1215 S 'j' St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 524-3734
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 524-3734
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2828.
Franklin Central High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6215 S Franklin Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-6646
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-6646
Gr: 9-12 | 3,381 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2929.
South Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9010 E Southport Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 860-4700
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 860-4700
Gr: K-3 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3030.
Amy Beverland Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11650 Fox Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4000
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4000
Gr: 1-6 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3131.
Perry Meridian Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 W Meridian School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-4100
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-4100
Gr: 7-8 | 1,229 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3232.
Center For Inquiry School 2
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 N New Jersey St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4202
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4202
Gr: K-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3333.
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5700 Meadowood Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 291-4274
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 291-4274
Gr: K-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3434.
Jeremiah Gray Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5225 Gray Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4300
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3535.
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 W Meridian School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-1300
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-1300
Gr: 6 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Accelerated Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(317) 226-3961
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(317) 226-3961
Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
47 Beachway Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-7144
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-7144
Gr: K-6 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4116
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4116
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 75%
4050 E 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 549-6305
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 549-6305
Gr: K-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
4825 N Arlington Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 822-7980
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 822-7980
Gr: 9-12 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
1155 S High Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 244-2438
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 244-2438
Gr: 7-9 | 1,309 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
6550 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4292
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4292
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Gr: 8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 921-7497
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 921-7497
Gr: 6-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
5435 West Pike Plaza Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 808-8749
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 808-8749
Gr: 6-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 677-1950
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 677-1950
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 67:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
7300 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 545-2614
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 545-2614
Gr: PK-K | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
545 East 19th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Children's Bureau (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
02115 N Central Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 808-333
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 808-333
Gr: 2-6 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Community Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-3961
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-3961
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 85%
10925 E Prospect St
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 869-1327
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 869-1327
Gr: 5-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
1140 Dr M Luther King Jr St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-2800
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
5125 Decatur Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 856-0900
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 856-0900
Gr: 7-12
9511 Angola Ct
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 706-9478
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 706-9478
Gr: 11 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
3202 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4211
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4211
Gr: K-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1202 East Troy Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 217-1979
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 217-1979
Gr: K-6
2405 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 217-1983
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 217-1983
Gr: 12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
2540 N Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 536-1026
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 536-1026
Gr: 6-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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
Gr: K-6
2424 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Minority enrollment: 90%
2815 English Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4221
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4221
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
5050 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4283
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4283
Gr: PK-6 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
4501 E 32nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 226-4363
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 226-4363
Gr: 7-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
9501 E 36th St
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 226-4102
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 226-4102
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 123:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Francis W Parker School 56 (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2353 Columbia Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4256
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4256
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
7620 Edgewood Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 862-2446
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 862-2446
Gr: 6-8
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marion County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Marion County, IN include Merle Sidener Gifted Academy, Paramount Cottage Home and Center For Inquiry School 84.
How many public schools are located in Marion County?
253 public schools are located in Marion County.
What percentage of students in Marion County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Marion County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County 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).
Which public schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marion County include: Plapromise Prep vs. Irvington Preparatory Academy, Fall Creek Valley Middle School vs. Belzer Middle School, Belzer Middle School vs. Fall Creek Valley Middle School
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