For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,027 students in the neighborhood of Riverside, Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Indianapolis, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Global Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2033 Sugar Grove Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4244
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4244
Grades: PK-8
| 701 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 396 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Indianapolis, IN include Global Preparatory Academy and Vision Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Riversidedianapolis?
2 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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