For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,100 students in 46142, IN (there are 5 private schools, serving 127 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 46142, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 46142, IN are Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Sugar Grove Elementary School and North Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 46142 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 46142, IN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46142, IN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5199 W Fairview Rd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 887-8525
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 887-8525
Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Sugar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4135 W Smith Valley Rd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 887-4707
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 887-4707
Gr: PK-5 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
North Grove Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3280 W Fairview Rd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 881-5653
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 881-5653
Gr: K-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
619 W Smith Valley
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 889-4090
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 889-4090
Gr: K-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Center Grove Middle School North
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 N Morgantown Rd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 885-8800
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 885-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,080 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Greenwood Community High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 W Smith Valley Rd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 889-4000
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 889-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,229 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 46142, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in 46142, IN include Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Sugar Grove Elementary School and North Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 46142?
6 public schools are located in 46142.
What percentage of students in 46142 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 46142 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 46142?
46142 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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