Top 10 Best Marion County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 58 public preschools serving 26,356 students in Marion County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Marion County, IN are Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1, Forest Glen Elementary School and Douglas Macarthur Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Best Marion County Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5151 W 14th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 241-6543
Grades: PK-6
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Glen Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 51% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6333 Lee Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 783 students
Rank: #33.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
454 E Stop 11 Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 853 students
Rank: #44.
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5701 Brill Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 681 students
Rank: #55.
Glenns Valley Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8239 Morgantown Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 788 students
Rank: #66.
Mary Bryan Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4355 E Stop 11 Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 789-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 921 students
Rank: #77.
Jeremiah Gray Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5225 Gray Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #88.
Homecroft Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1551 E Southview Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #99.
Southport Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
261 E Anniston Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #1010.
George Washington Carver School 87
Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2411 Indpls Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4287
Grades: PK-8
| 403 students
Rank: #1111.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5241 Brehob Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 957 students
Rank: #1212.
Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60
Magnet School
Math: 28% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3330 N Pennsylvania
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4369
Grades: PK-8
| 558 students
Rank: #1313.
Irvington Community School
Charter School
Math: 21% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6705 E Julian Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-5359
Grades: PK-12
| 978 students
Rank: #1414.
Rousseau Mcclellan School 91
Magnet School
Math: 28% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5111 Evanston Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4291
Grades: PK-8
| 539 students
Rank: #1515.
Winchester Village Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 E Stop 12 Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #1616.
Center For Inquiry School 27
Math: 25% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
545 E 19th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Grades: PK-8
| 508 students
Rank: #1717.
Clinton Young Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5740 Mcfarland Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 788 students
Rank: #1818.
William Mckinley School 39
Math: 23% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1733 Spann Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4239
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Paul I Miller School 114
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2251 S Sloan Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4114
Grades: PK-6
| 237 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Raymond F Brandes School 65
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4065 Asbury St
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 226-4265
Grades: PK-6
| 196 students
Rank: #2121.
In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7725 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-1481
Grades: PK-12
| 123 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Ips/butler Lab At Eliza Blaker 55
Math: 12% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1349 E 54th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4255
Grades: PK-8
| 403 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Stout Field Elementary School
Math: 14% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3820 W Bradbury
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6800
Grades: PK-6
| 678 students
Rank: #2424.
Maplewood Elementary School
Math: 11% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1643 Dunlap Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 657 students
Rank: #2525.
Skiles Test Elementary School
Math: 9% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7001 Johnson Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 964-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 527 students
Rank: #2626.
Snacks Crossing Elementary School
Math: 9% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5455 W 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 295-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 633 students
Rank: #2727.
Frederick Douglass School 19
Math: 9% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 Dawson St
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4219
Grades: PK-8
| 450 students
Rank: #2828.
Global Preparatory Academy
Charter School
Math: 10% | Reading: 11%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2033 Sugar Grove Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4244
Grades: PK-7
| 638 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Ernie Pyle School 90
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3351 W 18th St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4290
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Floro Torrence School 83
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5050 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4283
Grades: PK-6
| 191 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Francis W Parker School 56
Magnet School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2353 Columbia Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4256
Grades: PK-8
| 307 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Meredith Nicholson School 96
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3651 N Kiel Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4296
Grades: PK-6
| 381 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Garden City Elementary School
Math: 9% | Reading: 11%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4901 Rockville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-8300
Grades: PK-6
| 763 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Rhoades Elementary School
Math: 9% | Reading: 11%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
502 S Auburn St
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 648 students
Rank: #3535.
William Penn School 49
Math: 9% | Reading: 9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1720 W Wilkins St
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 226-4249
Grades: PK-8
| 542 students
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Marion County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(317) 226-3961
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4116
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
4050 E 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 549-6305
Grades: K-8
| 222 students
4825 N Arlington Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 822-7980
Grades: 9-12
| 769 students
1155 S High Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 244-2438
Grades: 7-9
| 1,309 students
6550 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4292
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 604 students
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Grades: 8
| 59 students
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 921-7497
Grades: 6-12
| 137 students
5435 West Pike Plaza Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 808-8749
Grades: 6-12
| 218 students
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 677-1950
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
7300 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 545-2614
Grades: PK-K
| 381 students
545 East 19th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
Children's Bureau (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
02115 N Central Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 808-333
Grades: 2-6
| 6 students
55 North Tibbs Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 783-4722
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-3961
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
6501 Sunnyside Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-6400
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
10925 E Prospect St
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 869-1327
Grades: 5-6
| 595 students
1140 Dr M Luther King Jr St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
5125 Decatur Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 856-0900
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
9511 Angola Ct
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 706-9478
Grades: 11
| 14 students
3202 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4211
Grades: K-6
| 141 students
1002 W 25th St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4242
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1202 East Troy Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 217-1979
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2540 N Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 536-1026
Grades: 6-12
| 186 students
2424 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2424 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
2815 English Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4221
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
4501 E 32nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 226-4363
Grades: 7-8
| 351 students
7620 Edgewood Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 862-2446
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3725 N Kiel Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4108
Grades: 9-11
| 165 students
7151 E 35th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4293
Grades: K-6
| 434 students
2215 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 693-5555
Grades: 8
| 127 students
7535 Harcourt Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 259-5458
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
2710 Bethel Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4264
Grades: PK-6
| 339 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Marion County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Marion County, IN include Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1, Forest Glen Elementary School and Douglas Macarthur Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marion County, IN?
58 public preschools are located in Marion County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County, IN?
Marion County, IN public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

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