For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,526 students in 46201, IN (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,313 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 46201, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 46201, IN are Paramount Brookside, Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind and Theodore Potter School 74 - A Dual Language School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 46201 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 46201, IN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46201, IN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3029 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 832-1200
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 832-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Theodore Potter School 74 - A Dual Language School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4274
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4274
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
H. L. Harshman Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4101
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4101
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Christian Park School 82 - An Exploratory School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 English Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4282
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4282
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Thomas Gregg Neighborhood School 15
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2302 E Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4215
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4215
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Brookside School 54 - An Exploratory School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3150 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4254
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4254
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Arsenal Technical High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 E Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 693-5300
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 693-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - An Exploratory School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
321 N Linwood Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4258
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4258
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 693-5700
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 693-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 46201, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in 46201, IN include Paramount Brookside, Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind and Theodore Potter School 74 - A Dual Language School.
How many public schools are located in 46201?
10 public schools are located in 46201.
What percentage of students in 46201 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 46201 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 46201?
46201 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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