For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,805 students in 46205, IN (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,979 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 46205, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 46205, IN are Mary Nicholson School 70 Center For Inquiry, Excel Center - Michigan Street and Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 - A Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 46205 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 46205, IN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46205, IN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Nicholson School 70 Center For Inquiry
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 East 46th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4270
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4270
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Excel Center - Michigan Street
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1635 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3910
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3910
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 - A Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5111 Evanston Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4291
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4291
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3330 N Pennsylvania
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4369
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4369
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Avondale Meadows Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3980 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-3363
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-3363
Gr: 5-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #66.
Charles A Tindley Accelerated School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3960 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Gr: 7-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Tindley Genesis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4020 Meadows Pkwy
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Gr: K-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Avondale Meadows Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3980 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 803-3182
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 803-3182
Gr: K-4 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Louis B Russell Jr School 48
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3445 N Central
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4248
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4248
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Indiana School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-4800
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-4800
Gr: PK-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center - Meadows
Charter School
3919 Meadows Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3750
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3750
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
46205, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3202 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4211
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4211
Gr: K-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Francis W Parker School 56 (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2353 Columbia Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4256
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4256
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
4010 Sherman Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 777-6290
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 777-6290
Gr: 6-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 46205, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in 46205, IN include Mary Nicholson School 70 Center For Inquiry, Excel Center - Michigan Street and Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 - A Montessori School.
How many public schools are located in 46205?
11 public schools are located in 46205.
What percentage of students in 46205 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 46205 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 46205?
46205 public schools minority enrollment is 79% 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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