For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,670 students in the neighborhood of Near Eastside, Indianapolis, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Near Eastside are Paramount Brookside, Theodore Potter School 74 - A Dual Language School and H. L. Harshman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near Eastside, Indianapolis, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Near Eastside, Indianapolis, IN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paramount Brookside
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3020 Nowland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Gr: K-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Theodore Potter School 74 - A Dual Language School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4274
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4274
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
H. L. Harshman Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4101
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4101
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Thomas Gregg Neighborhood School 15
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2302 E Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4215
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4215
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Brookside School 54 - An Exploratory School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3150 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4254
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4254
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Arsenal Technical High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 E Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 693-5300
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 693-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near Eastside, Indianapolis, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near Eastside, Indianapolis, IN include Paramount Brookside, Theodore Potter School 74 - A Dual Language School and H. L. Harshman Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near Eastsidedianapolis?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near Eastsidedianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near Eastsidedianapolis?
the neighborhood of Near Eastsidedianapolis public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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