For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 973 students in 46203, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 46203, IN are William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School, Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School and Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 46203 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 46203, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best 46203, IN Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1733 Spann Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4239
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4239
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Wade St
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4234
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4234
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Dawson St
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4219
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4219
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
46203, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1202 East Troy Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 217-1979
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 217-1979
Gr: K-6
2710 Bethel Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4264
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4264
Gr: PK-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
2710 Bethel Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 780-1200
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 780-1200
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Longfellow Magnet Middle School (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
510 Laurel St
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4228
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4228
Gr: 7-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
3200 E Raymond St
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4112
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4112
Gr: 7-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
New Horizons Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3200 East Raymond St
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4269
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4269
Gr: 6-12 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
1849 Plsnt Rn Pkw S Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4220
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4220
Gr: K-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
2251 S Sloan Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4114
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4114
Gr: PK-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Resource School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1401 S State Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 783-4003
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 783-4003
Gr: 4-8 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Transitional Living Units School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1404 S State Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 000-0000
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 000-0000
Gr: 6-9 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 46203, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 46203, IN include William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School, Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School and Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School.
How many public preschools are located in 46203?
3 public preschools are located in 46203.
What is the racial composition of students in 46203?
46203 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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