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Best Indianapolis Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 62 public preschools serving 28,116 students in Indianapolis, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Indianapolis, IN are Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1, Forest Glen Elementary School and Robey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indianapolis, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Indianapolis have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Indianapolis, IN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5151 W 14th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 241-6543
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Forest Glen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6333 Lee Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Robey Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8700 W 30th
Indianapolis, IN 46234
(317) 988-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Fishback Creek Public Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8301 W 86th St
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 347-8470
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 - A Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5111 Evanston Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4291
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2411 Indpls Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4287
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3330 N Pennsylvania
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4369
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Mcclelland Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6740 W Morris
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-8000
Gr: PK-6 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1733 Spann Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4239
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Charity Dye School 27 Center For Inquiry
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
545 E 19th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
George W. Julian School 57 Center For Inquiry
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5435 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 226-4257
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Nora Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 E 91st St
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 844-5436
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Ernie Pyle School 90 - A Paideia School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3351 W 18th St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4290
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
307 Lincoln St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 226-4231
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1515.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
271 N Sigsbee St
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-6900
Gr: PK-6 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Eastbrook Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7625 New Augusta Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 298-2784
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Chapelwood Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1129 N Girls Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1818.
Eliza Baker School 55 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1349 E 54th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4255
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1919.
Stout Field Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3820 W Bradbury
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2020.
Jonathan Jennings School 109 - An Exploratory School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6150 Gateway Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 226-4109
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3307 Ashway Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4107
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
In School For The Blind & Vis Imprd
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7725 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-1481
Gr: PK-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2323.
Meredith Nicholson School 96 - An Exploratory School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3651 N Kiel Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4296
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9035 W Morris St
Indianapolis, IN 46231
(317) 988-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2525.
Christian Park School 82 - An Exploratory School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 English Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4282
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2626.
Chapel Glen Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Lansdowne Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46234
(317) 988-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2727.
Rhoades Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
502 S Auburn St
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6700
Gr: PK-6 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2828.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1643 Dunlap Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2929.
Phalen At Francis Scott Key 103
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3920 Baker Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 226-4103
Gr: PK-6 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1410 Wade St
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4234
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Louis B Russell Jr School 48
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3445 N Central
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4248
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
North Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6950 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
Anna Brochhausen School 88 - A Stem School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5801 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 226-4288
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3434.
Thomas Gregg Neighborhood School 15
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2302 E Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4215
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3535.
Skiles Test Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7001 Johnson Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 964-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Accelerated Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(317) 226-3961
Gr: 6-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Achieve Virtual Elementary School (Closed 2023)
47 Beachway Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-7144
Gr: K-6 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Alternative Education Drug Program (Closed 2023)
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4116
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Andrew Academy (Closed 2016)
4050 E 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 549-6305
Gr: K-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Arlington High School (Closed 2023)
4825 N Arlington Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 822-7980
Gr: 9-12 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Ben Davis Junior High School (Closed 2006)
1155 S High Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 244-2438
Gr: 7-9 | 1,309 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Booth Tarkington School 92 (Closed 2009)
6550 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4292
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Broad Ripple Mgnt High School For Prfm Arts (Closed 2023)
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Broad Ripple Mgnt Junior High School-prfm Arts (Closed 2023)
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Gr: 8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus (Closed 2018)
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 921-7497
Gr: 6-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Carpe Diem - Northwest (Closed 2023)
5435 West Pike Plaza Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 808-8749
Gr: 6-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Carpe Diem - Shadeland (Closed 2018)
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 677-1950
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 67:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Centralized Kindergarten-south Elementary School (Closed 2007)
7300 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 545-2614
Gr: PK-K | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Charity Dye School 27 (Closed 2012)
545 East 19th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Children's Bureau (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
02115 N Central Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 808-333
Gr: 2-6 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Community Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-3961
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Craig Middle School (Closed 2011)
6501 Sunnyside Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-6400
Gr: 5-8
Creston Intermediate Academy (Closed 2020)
10925 E Prospect St
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 869-1327
Gr: 5-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Crispus Attucks Med Mgnt Junior High School (Closed 2018)
1140 Dr M Luther King Jr St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Decatur Discovery Academy (Closed 2011)
5125 Decatur Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 856-0900
Gr: 7-12
Early Career Academy (Closed 2023)
9511 Angola Ct
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 706-9478
Gr: 11 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Edgar H Evans School 11 (Closed 2010)
3202 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4211
Gr: K-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Elder W Diggs School 42 (Closed 2023)
1002 W 25th St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4242
Gr: PK-12
Emma Donnan Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1202 East Troy Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 217-1979
Gr: K-6
Emma Donnan Middle School (Closed 2021)
1202 E Troy Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 217-1979
Gr: 7-8
Emmerich Manual High School (Closed 2023)
2405 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 217-1983
Gr: 12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Fall Creek Academy (Closed 2016)
2540 N Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 536-1026
Gr: 6-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Flanner House Elementary School (Charter) (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2424 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Gr: K-6
Flanner House Higher Learning Inc (Closed 2006)
2424 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Florence Fay School 21 (Closed 2007)
2815 English Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4221
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Floro Torrence School 83 (Closed 2023)
5050 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4283
Gr: PK-6 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Forest Manor Middle School (Closed 2009)
4501 E 32nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 226-4363
Gr: 7-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Francis Bellamy Pre-school Center (Closed 2010)
9501 E 36th St
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 226-4102
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 123:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Francis W Parker School 56 (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2353 Columbia Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4256
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Franklin Township Middle School West (Closed 2023)
7620 Edgewood Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 862-2446
Gr: 6-8
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Indianapolis, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Indianapolis, IN include Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1, Forest Glen Elementary School and Robey Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Indianapolis?
62 public preschools are located in Indianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Indianapolis are often viewed compared to one another?

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