For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,063 students in 46205, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 46205, IN are Center For Inquiry School 70, Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 and Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 46205 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 46205, IN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46205, IN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center For Inquiry School 70
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 East 46th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4270
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4270
Gr: K-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Rousseau Mcclellan School 91
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5111 Evanston Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4291
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4291
Gr: PK-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3330 N Pennsylvania
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4369
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4369
Gr: PK-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Avondale Meadows Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3980 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-3363
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-3363
Gr: 5-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Tindley Genesis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4020 Meadows Pkwy
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Gr: K-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Avondale Meadows Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3980 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 803-3182
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 803-3182
Gr: K-4 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Louis B Russell Jr School 48
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3445 N Central
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4248
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4248
Gr: K-6 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Indiana School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-4800
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-4800
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
46205, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3202 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4211
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4211
Gr: K-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Francis W Parker School 56 (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2353 Columbia Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4256
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4256
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
4010 Sherman Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 777-6290
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 777-6290
Gr: 6-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 46205, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 46205, IN include Center For Inquiry School 70, Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 and Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60.
How many public elementary schools are located in 46205?
8 public elementary schools are located in 46205.
What is the racial composition of students in 46205?
46205 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% 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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