For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,472 students in 46205, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 46205, IN are Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 - A Montessori School, William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School and Louis B Russell Jr School 48. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 46205 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 46205, IN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best 46205, IN Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
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 preschools in 46205, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 46205, IN include Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 - A Montessori School, William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School and Louis B Russell Jr School 48.
How many public preschools are located in 46205?
4 public preschools are located in 46205.
What is the racial composition of students in 46205?
46205 public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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