For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,066 students in the neighborhood of Northwest High School, Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public schools in Northwest High School are Excel Center - West, Meredith Nicholson School 96 and Lew Wallace School 107. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest High School, Indianapolis, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northwest High School, Indianapolis, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Excel Center - West
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6000 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 524-4005
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 524-4005
Grades: 9-12
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Meredith Nicholson School 96
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3651 N Kiel Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4296
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4296
Grades: PK-6
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Lew Wallace School 107
(Math: 19% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3307 Ashway Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4107
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4107
Grades: PK-6
| 496 students
Rank: #44.
Jonathan Jennings School 109
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6150 Gateway Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 226-4109
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 226-4109
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #55.
Deer Run Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5401 N High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 299-1266
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 299-1266
Grades: K-5
| 578 students
Rank: #66.
Enlace Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3725 Kiel Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 383-0607
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 383-0607
Grades: K-8
| 676 students
Rank: #77.
Northwest Community Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5525 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 693-5600
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 693-5600
Grades: 7-8
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest High School, Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest High School, Indianapolis, IN include Excel Center - West, Meredith Nicholson School 96 and Lew Wallace School 107.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest High Schooldianapolis?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest High Schooldianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest High Schooldianapolis?
the neighborhood of Northwest High Schooldianapolis public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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