For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,546 students in 46227, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 46227, IN are Douglas Macarthur Elementary School, William Henry Burkhart Elementary School and Jeremiah Gray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 46227 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 46227, IN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46227, IN Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
454 E Stop 11 Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-2500
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-2500
Gr: 1-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5701 Brill Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3600
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3600
Gr: 1-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Jeremiah Gray Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5225 Gray Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4300
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4300
Gr: 1-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Southport Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
261 E Anniston Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3300
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3300
Gr: 1-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Homecroft Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1551 E Southview Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3500
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3500
Gr: 1-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Southport 6th Grade Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5715 S Keystone Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-1400
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-1400
Gr: 6 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Winchester Village Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 E Stop 12 Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-2700
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-2700
Gr: 1-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Clinton Young Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5740 Mcfarland Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3400
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3400
Gr: 1-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Rise Learning Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5391 S Shelby St
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-1675
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-1675
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
46227, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4065 Asbury St
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 226-4265
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 226-4265
Gr: PK-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
3919 Madison Ave Ste 100
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 536-1028
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 536-1028
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 46227, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 46227, IN include Douglas Macarthur Elementary School, William Henry Burkhart Elementary School and Jeremiah Gray Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 46227?
9 public elementary schools are located in 46227.
What is the racial composition of students in 46227?
46227 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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