For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,066 students in the neighborhood of Near Westside, Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public schools in Near Westside are Excel Center For Adult Learners, Matchbook Learning and Indianapolis Metropolitan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near Westside, Indianapolis, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Near Westside, Indianapolis, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Excel Center For Adult Learners
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1635 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3910
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3910
Grades: 9-12
| 1,285 students
Rank: #22.
Matchbook Learning
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1163 Belmont Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4263
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4263
Grades: K-8
| 642 students
Rank: #33.
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1635 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 524-4638
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 524-4638
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near Westside, Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near Westside, Indianapolis, IN include Excel Center For Adult Learners, Matchbook Learning and Indianapolis Metropolitan High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near Westsidedianapolis?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near Westsidedianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near Westsidedianapolis?
the neighborhood of Near Westsidedianapolis public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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