Best Garfield Park Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,033 students in the neighborhood of Garfield Park, Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public schools in Garfield Park are Christel House Dors, Christel House Academy South and Christel House Watanabe Manual High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Garfield Park, Indianapolis, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Garfield Park, Indianapolis, IN (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Christel House Dors
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2717 S East St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4686
Grades: 9-12
| 993 students
Rank: #22.
Christel House Academy South
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2717 S East St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4690
Grades: K-8
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2405 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 226-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 420 students
Rank: #44.
Emma Donnan Elementary And Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 E Troy Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4272
Grades: K-8
| 442 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Garfield Park, Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Garfield Park, Indianapolis, IN include Christel House Dors, Christel House Academy South and Christel House Watanabe Manual High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Garfield Parkdianapolis?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Garfield Parkdianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Garfield Parkdianapolis?
the neighborhood of Garfield Parkdianapolis public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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