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Best Marion County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 253 public schools serving 158,544 students in Marion County, IN (there are 130 private schools, serving 28,937 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Marion County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Marion County, IN are Merle Sidener Academy 59 - A High Ability School, Paramount Cottage Home and Joseph J. Bingham School 84 Center For Inquiry. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Marion County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merle Sidener Academy 59 - A High Ability School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2424 Kessler Blvd E Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4259
Gr: 1-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Paramount Cottage Home
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1203 E St. Clair Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(463) 231-2880
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Joseph J. Bingham School 84 Center For Inquiry
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
440 E 57th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4284
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1849 N Whitcomb
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 241-0572
Gr: K-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Herron High School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
110 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Gr: 9-12 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
James A Allison Elementary School 3
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5240 W 22nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-9836
Gr: K-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7525 Wellingshire Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-2900
Gr: 1-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Mary Adams Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7341 E Stop 11 Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-2065
Gr: K-3 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Paramount Brookside
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3020 Nowland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Gr: K-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
Thompson Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7525 E Thompson Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 860-4600
Gr: K-3 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
Speedway Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5357 W 25th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-7238
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
454 E Stop 11 Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-2500
Gr: 1-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1515.
Mary Nicholson School 70 Center For Inquiry
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
510 East 46th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4270
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1616.
Clearwater Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3575 E 79th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-5465
Gr: K-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1717.
Allisonville Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4900 E 79th St
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 845-9441
Gr: K-5 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Acton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8010 Acton Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-6108
Gr: K-3 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Bunker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6620 Shelbyville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 787-3421
Gr: K-3 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2020.
Paramount Englewood
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1849 E Pleasant Run S Pkwy Dri
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(463) 231-2830
Gr: 5-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2121.
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5701 Brill Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3600
Gr: 1-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2222.
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8735 Indian Creek Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 803-5900
Gr: 4-6 | 1,365 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2323.
Speedway Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5151 W 14th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-3359
Gr: 7-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Christel House Dors
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2717 S East St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4686
Gr: 9-12 | 1,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Excel Center - Michigan Street
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1635 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3910
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
The Hope Academy - Inc.
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3919 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 572-9440
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2727.
Excel Center - Richmond
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1215 S 'j' St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 524-3734
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2828.
Franklin Central High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6215 S Franklin Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 862-6646
Gr: 9-12 | 3,438 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2929.
South Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9010 E Southport Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(317) 860-4700
Gr: K-3 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3030.
Amy Beverland Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11650 Fox Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-4000
Gr: 1-6 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3131.
Perry Meridian Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
202 W Meridian School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-4100
Gr: 7-8 | 1,278 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3232.
Benjamin Harrison School 2 Center For Inquiry
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
725 N New Jersey St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4202
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3333.
Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5700 Meadowood Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 291-4274
Gr: K-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3434.
Jeremiah Gray Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5225 Gray Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-4300
Gr: 1-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3535.
Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
202 W Meridian School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 789-1300
Gr: 6 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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85% of all K-12 students in Marion County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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