For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 899 students in the neighborhood of Meridian Kessler, Indianapolis, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Meridian Kessler are Center For Inquiry School 84 and Center For Inquiry School 70. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Meridian Kessler, Indianapolis, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Meridian Kessler, Indianapolis, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center For Inquiry School 84
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
440 E 57th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4284
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4284
Gr: K-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Center For Inquiry School 70
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 East 46th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4270
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4270
Gr: K-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Meridian Kessler, Indianapolis, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Meridian Kessler, Indianapolis, IN include Center For Inquiry School 84 and Center For Inquiry School 70.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Meridian Kesslerdianapolis?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Meridian Kesslerdianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Meridian Kesslerdianapolis?
the neighborhood of Meridian Kesslerdianapolis public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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