For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 365 students in 46204, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 46204, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public school in 46204, IN is Arlington Middle School - A Stem School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 46204 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 46204, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46204, IN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlington Middle School - A Stem School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 E Walnut St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 822-7980
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 822-7980
Gr: 6-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
46204, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Juvenile Center School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
C/o 120 E Walnut St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 226-2160
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 226-2160
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Lutherwood School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
C/o 120 E Walnut St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 226-4575
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 226-4575
Gr: 1-8 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Marion County Jail High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
150 N Alabama St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 226-4575
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 226-4575
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Special Education Itinerant (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
120 E Walnut St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 226-4575
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 226-4575
Gr: K-12
Turning Point Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
C/o 120 E Walnut St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 226-4575
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 226-4575
Gr: 8 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 46204, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in 46204, IN include Arlington Middle School - A Stem School.
How many public schools are located in 46204?
1 public schools are located in 46204.
What percentage of students in 46204 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 46204 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 46204?
46204 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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