For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 314 students in the neighborhood of Glendale, Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public school in Glendale is Merle Sidener Gifted Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Glendale, Indianapolis, IN public school have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% 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 Glendale, Indianapolis, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2424 Kessler Blvd E Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4259
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4259
Gr: 2-8 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Glendale, Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Glendale, Indianapolis, IN include Merle Sidener Gifted Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Glendaledianapolis?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Glendaledianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Glendaledianapolis?
the neighborhood of Glendaledianapolis public schools minority enrollment is 54% 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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