For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 187 students in the neighborhood of Near Southside, Indianapolis, IN.
The top-ranked public school in Near Southside is Paramount Englewood. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near Southside, Indianapolis, IN public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% 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 Southside, Indianapolis, IN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paramount Englewood
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1849 E Pleasant Run S Pkwy Dri
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(463) 231-2830
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(463) 231-2830
Gr: 5-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near Southside, Indianapolis, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near Southside, Indianapolis, IN include Paramount Englewood.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near Southsidedianapolis?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near Southsidedianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near Southsidedianapolis?
the neighborhood of Near Southsidedianapolis public schools minority enrollment is 82% 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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