For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 341 students in the neighborhood of Butler Tarkington, Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public school in Butler Tarkington is James Whitcomb Riley School 43. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Butler Tarkington, Indianapolis, IN public school have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Butler Tarkington, Indianapolis, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Whitcomb Riley School 43
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
150 W 40th St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4243
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4243
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Butler Tarkington, Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Butler Tarkington, Indianapolis, IN include James Whitcomb Riley School 43.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Butler Tarkingtondianapolis?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Butler Tarkingtondianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Butler Tarkingtondianapolis?
the neighborhood of Butler Tarkingtondianapolis public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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