For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,744 students in 46224, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 207 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 46224, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 46224, IN are Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2, Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 and James A Allison Elementary School 3. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 46224 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 46224, IN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46224, IN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1849 N Whitcomb
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 241-0572
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 241-0572
Gr: K-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5151 W 14th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 241-6543
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 241-6543
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
James A Allison Elementary School 3
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5240 W 22nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-9836
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-9836
Gr: K-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Speedway Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5357 W 25th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-7238
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-7238
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Speedway Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5151 W 14th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-3359
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-3359
Gr: 7-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5700 Meadowood Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 291-4274
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 291-4274
Gr: K-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3307 Ashway Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4107
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4107
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Meredith Nicholson School 96 - An Exploratory School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Garden City Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Rockville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-8300
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-8300
Gr: PK-6 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - An Inquiry School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5002 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4279
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4279
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Enlace Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3725 Kiel Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 383-0607
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 383-0607
Gr: K-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Northwest Middle School - An Ib World School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5525 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 693-5600
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 693-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Monarca Academy
Charter School
5525 W 34th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 379-0499
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 379-0499
Gr: 6-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 46224, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in 46224, IN include Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2, Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 and James A Allison Elementary School 3.
How many public schools are located in 46224?
14 public schools are located in 46224.
What percentage of students in 46224 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 46224 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 46224?
46224 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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