For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,027 students in the neighborhood of Riverside, Indianapolis, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Riverside are Global Preparatory Academy and Vision Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Riverside, Indianapolis, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 Riverside, Indianapolis, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Global Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2033 Sugar Grove Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4244
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4244
Gr: PK-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Vision Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1751 E Riverside Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 632-2006
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 632-2006
Gr: K-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Indianapolis, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Indianapolis, IN include Global Preparatory Academy and Vision Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Riversidedianapolis?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Riversidedianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Riversidedianapolis?
the neighborhood of Riversidedianapolis public schools minority enrollment is 93% 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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