For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,790 students in Beech Grove, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 253 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Beech Grove, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Beech Grove, IN are Central Elementary School, Beech Grove Middle School and South Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beech Grove, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Beech Grove have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Beech Grove, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Main St
Beech Grove, IN 46107
(317) 784-4565
Beech Grove, IN 46107
(317) 784-4565
Gr: 5-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Beech Grove Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1248 Buffalo St
Beech Grove, IN 46107
(317) 784-6649
Beech Grove, IN 46107
(317) 784-6649
Gr: 7-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
South Grove Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
851 S 9th Ave
Beech Grove, IN 46107
(317) 786-7687
Beech Grove, IN 46107
(317) 786-7687
Gr: 2-4 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Beech Grove Sr High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5330 Hornet Ave
Beech Grove, IN 46107
(317) 786-1447
Beech Grove, IN 46107
(317) 786-1447
Gr: 9-12 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
5249 Hornet Ave
Beech Grove, IN 46107
(317) 780-5050
Beech Grove, IN 46107
(317) 780-5050
Gr: PK-1 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Beech Grove, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Beech Grove, IN include Central Elementary School, Beech Grove Middle School and South Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Beech Grove?
5 public schools are located in Beech Grove.
What percentage of students in Beech Grove go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Beech Grove are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Beech Grove?
Beech Grove public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Beech Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Beech Grove include: Hornet Park Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Hornet Park Elementary School
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