For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,604 students in the neighborhood of Near Northside, Indianapolis, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Near Northside are Herron High School and Charity Dye School 27 Center For Inquiry. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near Northside, Indianapolis, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Near Northside, Indianapolis, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herron High School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Gr: 9-12 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Charity Dye School 27 Center For Inquiry
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 E 19th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Herron Preparatory Academy
Charter School
3100 N. Meridian
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 231-0010
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 231-0010
Gr: K-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near Northside, Indianapolis, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near Northside, Indianapolis, IN include Herron High School and Charity Dye School 27 Center For Inquiry.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near Northsidedianapolis?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near Northsidedianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near Northsidedianapolis?
the neighborhood of Near Northsidedianapolis public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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