For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 486 students in 46208, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 46208, IN are George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School and James Whitcomb Riley School 43. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 46208 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 46208, IN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best 46208, IN Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2411 Indpls Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4287
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4287
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
James Whitcomb Riley School 43
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 W 40th St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4243
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4243
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
46208, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 921-7497
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 921-7497
Gr: 6-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
2540 N Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 536-1026
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 536-1026
Gr: 6-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Flanner House Elementary School (Charter) (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2424 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Gr: K-6
2424 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Minority enrollment: 90%
2411 Indianapolis Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4287
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4287
Gr: K-6
3401 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-2810
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-2810
Gr: 6-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 46208, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 46208, IN include George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School and James Whitcomb Riley School 43.
How many public preschools are located in 46208?
2 public preschools are located in 46208.
What is the racial composition of students in 46208?
46208 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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