For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,918 students in the neighborhood of Near Eastside, Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Near Eastside are Paramount Brookside, Theodore Potter School 74 and Thomas D Gregg School 15. 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Near Eastside, Indianapolis, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paramount Brookside
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3020 Nowland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Grades: K-8
| 856 students
Rank: #22.
Theodore Potter School 74
(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
Grades: K-6
| 251 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas D Gregg School 15
(Math: 13% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2302 E Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4215
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4215
Grades: PK-6
| 570 students
Rank: #44.
Brookside School 54
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 415 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Near Eastside, Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Near Eastside, Indianapolis, IN include Paramount Brookside, Theodore Potter School 74 and Thomas D Gregg School 15.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Near Eastsidedianapolis?
4 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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