Public schools in Indianapolis, IN
246 open public schools with an address in Indianapolis, operated by 84 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
246
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
155,673
242 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15:1
Indiana median 14.8:1
Charter schools
74
9 magnet · 6 virtual
An overview of Indianapolis public schools
The federal directory lists 246 public schools in Indianapolis, IN: 147 elementary, 34 middle, 51 high, 14 combined or other. The 242 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 155,673 students, an average of 643 per school. The largest campus is Indiana Connections Academy 7-12 (5,376 students), and the largest elementary school is Early Learning Center (1,313).
Indianapolis Public Schools operates the most schools here (50), and 9 regular districts have at least one Indianapolis campus, plus 75 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 74 charter schools, 9 magnet schools, 6 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 50 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 24 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 30 of 50 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 60% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Indianapolis
Indianapolis Public Schools
Public school district
50 schools in Indianapolis
Perry Township Schools
Public school district
21 schools in Indianapolis
MSD Wayne Township
Public school district
18 schools in Indianapolis
MSD Lawrence Township
Public school district
17 schools in Indianapolis
MSD Warren Township
Public school district
16 schools in Indianapolis
MSD Washington Township
Public school district
14 schools in Indianapolis
MSD Pike Township
Public school district
13 schools in Indianapolis
Franklin Township Com Sch Corp
Public school district
11 schools in Indianapolis
MSD Decatur Township
Public school district
9 schools in Indianapolis · 10 total
Christel House Academy South
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Indianapolis
Circle City Prep Charter School
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Indianapolis
ACE Preparatory Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Adelante Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Allegiant Preparatory Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Andrew J Brown Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Avondale Meadows Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Avondale Meadows Middle School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
BELIEVE Circle City High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Charles A Tindley Accelerated Sch
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Christel House Academy West
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Christel House DORS
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Damar Charter Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Dynamic Minds Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Enlace Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Excel Center - Decatur
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Excel Center - Meadows
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Excel Center - Michigan Street
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Excel Center - Muncie
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Excel Center - Richmond
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Excel Center - Shadeland
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Excel Center - Southeast
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Excel Center - University Heights
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Excel Center - West
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
GEO Next Generation Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
GEO Next Generation Elementary Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Girls IN STEM Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Global Preparatory Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Herron Charter
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Herron Preparatory Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Herron-Riverside High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Hoosier College and Career Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
IN Math & Science Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
IN Math & Science Academy - North
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
IN Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd
State operated agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Indiana Connections Academy 7-12
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Indiana Connections Academy K-6
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Indiana School For The Deaf
State operated agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Invent Learning Hub
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Irvington Community Elementary School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Irvington Community Middle School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Irvington Community School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
KIPP Indy College Prep Middle
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
KIPP Indy Legacy High
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
KIPP Indy Unite Elementary
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Liberty Grove Schools
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Matchbook Learning
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Monarca Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Paramount Brookside
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Paramount Cottage Home
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Paramount Englewood
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Paramount Online Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Phalen Leadership Academy at Francis Scott Key School 103
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
PLA at George H Fisher School 93
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Rooted School Indianapolis
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion Co
Other local education agency
1 school in Indianapolis
The Hope Academy Inc.
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
The Match
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
The Nature School of Central Indiana
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
The PATH School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Tindley Genesis Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Tindley Summit Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Victory College Prep Elementary School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Victory College Prep High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Victory College Prep Middle School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Vision Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Indianapolis
Elementary schools in Indianapolis
147| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Perry Township Schools | PK–05 | 633 | 14.7:1 | |
| ACE Preparatory Academy ACE Preparatory Academy · Charter | KG–05 | 131 | 10.9:1 | |
| Acton Elementary School Franklin Township Com Sch Corp | KG–03 | 275 | 14.9:1 | |
| Allegiant Preparatory Academy Allegiant Preparatory Academy · Charter | KG–05 | 166 | 13.8:1 | |
| Allisonville Elementary School MSD Washington Township | KG–05 | 724 | 17.2:1 | |
| Amy Beverland Elementary MSD Lawrence Township | 01–06 | 800 | 21.3:1 | |
| Andrew J Brown Academy Andrew J Brown Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 435 | 31.1:1 | |
| Anna Brochhausen School 88 - a STEM School Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–06 | 326 | 13.6:1 | |
| Arlington Elementary School Franklin Township Com Sch Corp | KG–03 | 454 | 14.5:1 | |
| Avondale Meadows Academy Avondale Meadows Academy · Charter | KG–04 | 332 | 13.3:1 | |
| Benjamin Harrison School 2 Indianapolis Public Schools | KG–08 | 303 | 12.1:1 | |
| Blue Academy MSD Decatur Township | KG–06 | 687 | 15.3:1 | |
| Bridgeport Elementary School MSD Wayne Township | PK–06 | 692 | 15.4:1 | |
| Brook Park Elementary School MSD Lawrence Township | 01–06 | 637 | 14.5:1 | |
| Brookside School 54 - an Exploratory School Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–06 | 366 | 11.6:1 | |
| Brookview Elementary School MSD Warren Township | KG–04 | 507 | 16.1:1 | |
| Bunker Hill Elementary School Franklin Township Com Sch Corp | KG–03 | 487 | 18:1 | |
| Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - an Inquiry School Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–06 | 472 | 13.3:1 | |
| Central Elementary School MSD Pike Township | KG–05 | 634 | 17.7:1 | |
| Chapel Glen Elementary School MSD Wayne Township | PK–06 | 843 | 16.9:1 | |
| Chapelwood Elementary School MSD Wayne Township | PK–06 | 776 | 15.4:1 | |
| Charity Dye School 27 Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–08 | 348 | 10.4:1 | |
| Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - an Exploratory School Indianapolis Public Schools · Magnet | PK–06 | 398 | 13.3:1 | |
| Christel House Academy South Christel House Academy South · Charter | KG–08 | 513 | 14.9:1 | |
| Christel House Academy West Christel House Academy West · Charter | KG–08 | 485 | 13.9:1 | |
| Christian Park School 82 - an Exploratory School Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–06 | 251 | 12.6:1 | |
| Circle City Preparatory Elementary School Circle City Prep Charter School · Charter | KG–06 | 321 | 16.1:1 | |
| Clarence Farrington School 61 - an Exploratory School Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–06 | 451 | 11.4:1 | |
| Clearwater Elementary School MSD Washington Township | KG–05 | 750 | 19.2:1 | |
| Clinton Young Elementary School Perry Township Schools | PK–05 | 595 | 15.8:1 | |
| Cold Spring School Indianapolis Public Schools | KG–08 | 359 | 13.3:1 | |
| College Park Elementary School MSD Pike Township | KG–05 | 518 | 16.1:1 | |
| Crestview Elementary School MSD Lawrence Township | 01–06 | 591 | 16.2:1 | |
| Crooked Creek Elementary School MSD Washington Township | KG–05 | 460 | 16.4:1 | |
| Daniel Webster School 46 - an Exploratory School Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–08 | 416 | 13.9:1 | |
| Decatur High Ability Academy MSD Decatur Township | 03–06 | 103 | 20.6:1 | |
| Deer Run Elementary MSD Pike Township | KG–05 | 616 | 15.8:1 | |
| Douglas MacArthur Elementary Sch Perry Township Schools | PK–05 | 579 | 15.7:1 | |
| Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten Perry Township Schools | PK–01 | 273 | 14.8:1 | |
| Eagle Creek Elementary School MSD Pike Township | KG–05 | 533 | 16.3:1 | |
| Early Learning Center MSD Lawrence Township | PK–KG | 1,313 | 22.1:1 | |
| Eastbrook Elementary School MSD Pike Township | PK–05 | 575 | 14.4:1 | |
| Eastridge Elementary School MSD Warren Township | KG–04 | 424 | 13.1:1 | |
| Edison School of the Arts 47 Indianapolis Public Schools · Magnet | KG–08 | 617 | 16.7:1 | |
| Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–06 | 328 | 9.9:1 | |
| Eliza Baker School 55 - a Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–08 | 301 | 14.3:1 | |
| Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle Adelante Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 451 | 13.3:1 | |
| Enlace Academy Enlace Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 686 | 13.5:1 | |
| Ernie Pyle School 90 - a Paideia School Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–06 | 268 | 11.2:1 | |
| Fishback Creek Public Academy MSD Pike Township | PK–05 | 510 | 16.8:1 | |
| Forest Glen Elementary School MSD Lawrence Township · Magnet | PK–06 | 971 | 22.1:1 | |
| Fox Hill Elementary School MSD Washington Township | KG–05 | 603 | 16.8:1 | |
| Fredrick Douglas School 19 - an Exploratory School Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–08 | 259 | 10.8:1 | |
| Garden City Elementary School MSD Wayne Township | PK–06 | 727 | 16.2:1 | |
| GEO Next Generation Elementary Academy GEO Next Generation Elementary Academy · Charter | KG–06 | — | — | |
| George W. Julian School 57 Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–08 | 165 | 8.5:1 | |
| George Washington Carver School 87 - a Montessori School Indianapolis Public Schools · Magnet | PK–08 | 246 | 10.3:1 | |
| Girls IN STEM Academy Girls IN STEM Academy · Charter | KG–07 | 55 | 6.9:1 | |
| Glenns Valley Elementary School Perry Township Schools | PK–05 | 533 | 14.6:1 | |
| Global Preparatory Academy Global Preparatory Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 742 | 11.8:1 | |
| Gold Academy MSD Decatur Township | KG–06 | 529 | 13.2:1 | |
| Grassy Creek Elementary School MSD Warren Township | KG–04 | 516 | 15:1 | |
| Greenbriar Elementary School MSD Washington Township | KG–05 | 509 | 13.8:1 | |
| Guion Creek Elementary School MSD Pike Township | KG–05 | 550 | 16.2:1 | |
| Harrison Hill Elementary School MSD Lawrence Township | 01–06 | 750 | 17.8:1 | |
| Hawthorne Elementary School MSD Warren Township | KG–04 | 404 | 12.6:1 | |
| Herron Preparatory Academy Herron Preparatory Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 428 | 9.1:1 | |
| Homecroft Elementary School Perry Township Schools | PK–05 | 493 | 17.4:1 | |
| Homecroft Kindergarten Perry Township Schools | PK–01 | 359 | 15.9:1 | |
| IN Math & Science Academy IN Math & Science Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 554 | 13.5:1 | |
| Indian Creek Elementary School MSD Lawrence Township · Magnet | 01–06 | 712 | 16.6:1 | |
| Indiana Connections Academy K-6 Indiana Connections Academy K-6 · Charter · Virtual | KG–06 | 942 | 41:1 | |
| Invent Learning Hub Invent Learning Hub · Charter | KG–08 | 221 | 11.6:1 | |
| Irvington Community Elementary School Irvington Community Elementary School · Charter | PK–05 | 402 | 15.5:1 | |
| James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–08 | 173 | 6.8:1 | |
| James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–08 | 363 | 11.7:1 | |
| James Whitcomb Riley School 43 Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–08 | 240 | 8.7:1 | |
| Jeremiah Gray Elementary School Perry Township Schools | PK–05 | 591 | 16.3:1 | |
| Jeremiah Gray Kindergarten Perry Township Schools | PK–01 | 417 | 19.8:1 | |
| Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–06 | 275 | 12:1 | |
| Joseph J. Bingham School 84 Indianapolis Public Schools | KG–08 | 360 | 13.3:1 | |
| KIPP Indy Unite Elementary KIPP Indy Unite Elementary · Charter | KG–05 | 721 | 21.2:1 | |
| Lakeside Elementary School MSD Warren Township | KG–04 | 527 | 14.6:1 | |
| Lew Wallace School 107 - an Exploratory School Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–06 | 440 | 13.1:1 | |
| Liberty Grove Schools Liberty Grove Schools · Charter | KG–06 | 227 | — | |
| Liberty Park Elementary School MSD Warren Township | KG–04 | 443 | 13.5:1 | |
| Louis B Russell Jr School 48 Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48 · Charter | KG–06 | 274 | 11.9:1 | |
| Lowell Elementary School MSD Warren Township | KG–04 | 466 | 14.9:1 | |
| Lynwood Elementary MSD Decatur Township | PK–06 | 583 | 13.9:1 | |
| Maplewood Elementary School MSD Wayne Township | PK–06 | 714 | 15.2:1 | |
| Mary Adams Elementary School Franklin Township Com Sch Corp | KG–03 | 451 | 16.1:1 | |
| Mary Bryan Elementary School Perry Township Schools | PK–05 | 644 | 15.1:1 | |
| Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch MSD Lawrence Township | 01–06 | 778 | 18:1 | |
| Mary Nicholson School 70 Indianapolis Public Schools | KG–08 | 351 | 14.3:1 | |
| Matchbook Learning Matchbook Learning · Charter | KG–08 | 707 | 15.4:1 | |
| McClelland Elementary School MSD Wayne Township | PK–06 | 809 | 12.9:1 | |
| Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–06 | 391 | 12.2:1 | |
| Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School Indianapolis Public Schools | 01–08 | 228 | 10.9:1 | |
| New Augusta Public Academy - South MSD Pike Township | KG–05 | 437 | 14.1:1 | |
| New Bethel Elementary School Franklin Township Com Sch Corp | PK–03 | 439 | 14.9:1 | |
| Nora Elementary School MSD Washington Township | PK–05 | 544 | 16.5:1 | |
| North Wayne Elementary School MSD Wayne Township | PK–06 | 837 | 18.2:1 | |
| Oaklandon Elementary School MSD Lawrence Township | 01–06 | 507 | 15.8:1 | |
| Paramount Brookside Paramount Brookside · Charter | KG–08 | 843 | 25.5:1 | |
| Paramount Cottage Home Paramount Cottage Home · Charter | KG–05 | 381 | 22.4:1 | |
| Paramount Online Academy Paramount Online Academy · Charter · Virtual | KG–08 | 163 | 20.4:1 | |
| Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 Phalen Leadership Academy at Francis Scott Key School 103 · Charter | PK–06 | 689 | 14.1:1 | |
| Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc · Charter | KG–08 | 247 | 10.3:1 | |
| PLA at George H Fisher School 93 PLA at George H Fisher School 93 · Charter | KG–06 | 417 | 11.6:1 | |
| Pleasant Run Elementary School MSD Warren Township | KG–04 | 561 | 15.9:1 | |
| Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - an Exploratory School Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–06 | 241 | 11:1 | |
| Rhoades Elementary School MSD Wayne Township | PK–06 | 617 | 14.5:1 | |
| Robert Lee Frost School 106 - a STEM School Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–06 | 308 | 15.9:1 | |
| Robey Elementary School MSD Wayne Township | PK–06 | 847 | 17.5:1 | |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School Perry Township Schools | PK–05 | 658 | 15.4:1 | |
| Rosa Parks Kindergarten Perry Township Schools | PK–01 | 295 | 16.9:1 | |
| Rousseau McClellan School 91 - a Montessori School Indianapolis Public Schools · Magnet | PK–08 | 506 | 15.8:1 | |
| Sankofa School of Success at Arlington Woods School 99 Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–06 | 361 | 21.2:1 | |
| SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence · Charter | KG–08 | 588 | 10.1:1 | |
| Skiles Test Elementary School MSD Lawrence Township | PK–06 | 558 | 16.4:1 | |
| Snacks Crossing Elementary School MSD Pike Township | PK–05 | 793 | 21.9:1 | |
| South Creek Elementary Franklin Township Com Sch Corp | KG–03 | 476 | 17:1 | |
| Southport Elementary School Perry Township Schools | PK–05 | 450 | 13.6:1 | |
| Spring Mill Elementary School MSD Washington Township | KG–05 | 529 | 15.6:1 | |
| Stephen Decatur Elementary School MSD Decatur Township | KG–06 | 496 | 14.6:1 | |
| Stout Field Elementary School MSD Wayne Township | PK–06 | 617 | 15:1 | |
| Sunny Heights Elementary School MSD Warren Township | KG–04 | 485 | 14.7:1 | |
| Sunnyside Elementary School MSD Lawrence Township | KG–06 | 714 | 17.8:1 | |
| The Nature School of Central Indiana The Nature School of Central Indiana · Charter | KG–08 | 175 | 29.2:1 | |
| The PATH School The PATH School · Charter | KG–08 | 705 | 13.1:1 | |
| Theodore Potter School 74 - a Dual Language School Indianapolis Public Schools | KG–06 | 208 | 9.5:1 | |
| Thomas Gregg Neighborhood School 15 Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–06 | 525 | 13.5:1 | |
| Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch Franklin Township Com Sch Corp | KG–03 | 568 | 15.3:1 | |
| Tindley Genesis Academy Tindley Genesis Academy · Charter | KG–06 | 368 | 15.3:1 | |
| Tindley Summit Academy Tindley Summit Academy · Charter | KG–06 | 312 | 13.6:1 | |
| Valley Mills Elementary School MSD Decatur Township | KG–06 | 554 | 14.2:1 | |
| Victory College Prep Elementary School Victory College Prep Elementary School · Charter | KG–04 | 1,058 | 12.9:1 | |
| Vision Academy Vision Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 391 | 12.6:1 | |
| Washington Irving Neighborhood School 14 Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–08 | 230 | 12.8:1 | |
| Westlake Elementary School MSD Wayne Township | PK–06 | 736 | 14.3:1 | |
| William Bell School 60 - a Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School Indianapolis Public Schools · Magnet | PK–08 | 381 | 10.4:1 | |
| William Henry Burkhart Elementary Perry Township Schools | PK–05 | 449 | 15.1:1 | |
| William McKinley School 39 - an Exploratory School Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–06 | 386 | 14.3:1 | |
| William Penn Middle School - a STEM School Indianapolis Public Schools | PK–08 | 367 | 10.1:1 | |
| Willow Lake Elementary School MSD Washington Township | KG–05 | 739 | 17.2:1 | |
| Winchester Village Elementary Perry Township Schools | PK–05 | 546 | 15.1:1 | |
| Winding Ridge Elementary School MSD Lawrence Township | 01–06 | 626 | 16.9:1 |
Middle schools in Indianapolis
34| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Middle School - a STEM School Indianapolis Public Schools | 06–08 | 365 | 12:1 | |
| Avondale Meadows Middle School Avondale Meadows Middle School · Charter | 05–08 | 192 | 13.7:1 | |
| Belzer Middle School MSD Lawrence Township | 07–08 | 1,119 | 15.7:1 | |
| Broad Ripple Middle School - an IB World School Indianapolis Public Schools | 06–08 | 623 | 11.9:1 | |
| Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center MSD Wayne Township | 07–08 | 1,143 | 17.6:1 | |
| Circle City Preparatory Middle School Circle City Prep Charter School · Charter | 06–08 | 97 | 13.9:1 | |
| Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl MSD Warren Township | 05–08 | 1,106 | 15.5:1 | |
| Decatur Middle School MSD Decatur Township | 07–08 | 1,000 | 15.6:1 | |
| Eastwood Middle School MSD Washington Township | 06–08 | 845 | 15.1:1 | |
| Edgewood Intermediate School Franklin Township Com Sch Corp | 04–06 | 1,300 | 17.6:1 | |
| Fall Creek Valley Middle School MSD Lawrence Township | 07–08 | 1,355 | 19.5:1 | |
| Franklin Central Junior High Franklin Township Com Sch Corp | 07–08 | 1,797 | 19.8:1 | |
| Guion Creek Middle School MSD Pike Township | 06–08 | 833 | 15.4:1 | |
| H. L. Harshman Middle School Indianapolis Public Schools | 06–08 | 509 | 13.9:1 | |
| H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School Indianapolis Public Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 538 | 12.1:1 | |
| Irvington Community Middle School Irvington Community Middle School · Charter | 06–08 | 238 | 14:1 | |
| James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School · Charter | 07–08 | 296 | 12.9:1 | |
| KIPP Indy College Prep Middle KIPP Indy College Prep Middle · Charter | 06–08 | 372 | 19.6:1 | |
| Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate Franklin Township Com Sch Corp | 04–06 | 1,365 | 17.8:1 | |
| Lincoln Middle School MSD Pike Township | 06–08 | 736 | 13:1 | |
| Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center MSD Wayne Township | 07–08 | 1,135 | 15.1:1 | |
| New Augusta Public Academy - North MSD Pike Township | 06–08 | 751 | 14.3:1 | |
| Northview Middle School MSD Washington Township | 06–08 | 1,019 | 16.2:1 | |
| Northwest Middle School - an IB World School Indianapolis Public Schools | 06–08 | 623 | 12.2:1 | |
| Paramount Englewood Paramount Englewood · Charter | 05–08 | 270 | 18:1 | |
| Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy Perry Township Schools | 06–06 | 617 | 17.1:1 | |
| Perry Meridian Middle School Perry Township Schools | 07–08 | 1,278 | 16.2:1 | |
| Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle MSD Warren Township | 05–08 | 1,079 | 16:1 | |
| Southport 6th Grade Academy Perry Township Schools | 06–06 | 643 | 15.6:1 | |
| Southport Middle School Perry Township Schools | 07–08 | 1,304 | 17.7:1 | |
| Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle MSD Warren Township | 05–08 | 1,043 | 14.7:1 | |
| Thomas Carr Howe Middle School - an IB World School Indianapolis Public Schools | 06–08 | 455 | 10.7:1 | |
| Victory College Prep Middle School Victory College Prep Middle School · Charter | 05–08 | — | — | |
| Westlane Middle School MSD Washington Township | 06–08 | 754 | 13:1 |
High schools in Indianapolis
51| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Virtual Education Academy MSD Wayne Township · Virtual | 07–12 | 668 | 24.6:1 | |
| Area 31 Career & Tech Center MSD Wayne Township · Career and Technical School | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Arsenal Technical High School Indianapolis Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,360 | 14.9:1 | |
| BELIEVE Circle City High School BELIEVE Circle City High School · Charter | 09–12 | 269 | 17.9:1 | |
| Ben Davis High School MSD Wayne Township | 10–12 | 3,315 | 18.5:1 | |
| Ben Davis University High School MSD Wayne Township | 10–12 | 375 | 22.1:1 | |
| Charles A Tindley Accelerated Sch Charles A Tindley Accelerated Sch · Charter | 07–12 | 309 | 12.9:1 | |
| Christel House DORS Christel House DORS · Charter | 09–12 | 1,062 | 24.1:1 | |
| Christel House Watanabe Manual High School Christel House Academy South · Charter | 09–12 | 458 | 14.1:1 | |
| Crispus Attucks High School Indianapolis Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,269 | 17.1:1 | |
| Decatur Central High School MSD Decatur Township | 09–12 | 1,974 | 15.1:1 | |
| Decatur Twp School for Excellence MSD Decatur Township | 07–12 | 0 | — | |
| Excel Center - Decatur Excel Center - Decatur · Charter | 09–12 | 259 | 32.4:1 | |
| Excel Center - Meadows Excel Center - Meadows · Charter | 09–12 | 396 | 36:1 | |
| Excel Center - Michigan Street Excel Center - Michigan Street · Charter | 09–12 | 385 | 38.5:1 | |
| Excel Center - Muncie Excel Center - Muncie · Charter | 09–12 | 288 | 26.2:1 | |
| Excel Center - Richmond Excel Center - Richmond · Charter | 09–12 | 239 | 26.6:1 | |
| Excel Center - Shadeland Excel Center - Shadeland · Charter | 09–12 | 404 | 28.9:1 | |
| Excel Center - Southeast Excel Center - Southeast · Charter | 09–12 | 273 | 27.3:1 | |
| Excel Center - University Heights Excel Center - University Heights · Charter | 09–12 | 432 | 36:1 | |
| Excel Center - West Excel Center - West · Charter | 09–12 | 410 | 31.5:1 | |
| Franklin Central High School Franklin Township Com Sch Corp | 09–12 | 3,438 | 19.9:1 | |
| GEO Next Generation Academy GEO Next Generation Academy · Charter | 07–12 | — | — | |
| George Washington High School Indianapolis Public Schools | 09–12 | 729 | 14.6:1 | |
| Herron High School Herron Charter · Charter | 09–12 | 981 | 10:1 | |
| Herron-Riverside High School Herron-Riverside High School · Charter | 09–12 | 388 | 6.2:1 | |
| Hoosier College and Career Academy Hoosier College and Career Academy · Charter · Virtual | 07–12 | 1,484 | 26:1 | |
| Indiana Connections Academy 7-12 Indiana Connections Academy 7-12 · Charter · Virtual | 07–12 | 5,376 | 40.1:1 | |
| Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch Indianapolis Metropolitan High Sch · Charter | 09–12 | 194 | 8.8:1 | |
| Irvington Preparatory Academy Irvington Community School · Charter | 09–12 | 326 | 11.2:1 | |
| J Everett Light Career Center MSD Washington Township · Career and Technical School | 06–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School · Charter | 09–12 | 587 | 14.3:1 | |
| KIPP Indy Legacy High KIPP Indy Legacy High · Charter | 09–12 | 349 | 17.5:1 | |
| Lawrence Central High School MSD Lawrence Township | 09–12 | 2,517 | 17.6:1 | |
| Lawrence North High School MSD Lawrence Township | 09–12 | 2,799 | 18.7:1 | |
| McKenzie Career Center MSD Lawrence Township · Career and Technical School | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Monarca Academy Monarca Academy · Charter | 06–12 | 219 | 18.3:1 | |
| North Central High School MSD Washington Township | 09–12 | 3,682 | 17.8:1 | |
| Perry Meridian High School Perry Township Schools | 09–12 | 2,455 | 18.8:1 | |
| Pike High School MSD Pike Township | 09–12 | 3,188 | 15.1:1 | |
| Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North · Charter | 09–12 | 229 | 12.7:1 | |
| Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind · Charter | 09–12 | 600 | 15.8:1 | |
| Rooted School Indianapolis Rooted School Indianapolis · Charter | 07–12 | 150 | 7.9:1 | |
| Shortridge High School Indianapolis Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,206 | 14.6:1 | |
| Southport High School Perry Township Schools | 09–12 | 2,431 | 18.2:1 | |
| The Hope Academy Inc. The Hope Academy Inc. · Charter | 09–12 | 31 | 1.8:1 | |
| The Match The Match · Charter | 09–12 | 49 | 4.1:1 | |
| Thrival Academy Indianapolis Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Victory College Prep High School Victory College Prep High School · Charter | 09–12 | — | — | |
| Walker Career Center MSD Warren Township · Career and Technical School | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| Warren Central High School MSD Warren Township | 09–12 | 3,391 | 16.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Indianapolis
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center MSD Wayne Township | 09–09 | 1,243 | 16.2:1 | |
| Damar Charter Academy Damar Charter Academy · Charter | KG–12 | 180 | 13.8:1 | |
| Dynamic Minds Academy Dynamic Minds Academy · Charter | KG–12 | 135 | 10.4:1 | |
| Early Learning Center MSD Washington Township | PK–PK | 233 | 17.9:1 | |
| Impact Academy 1 Indianapolis Public Schools | KG–12 | 56 | 1.9:1 | |
| Impact Academy 2 Indianapolis Public Schools | KG–12 | 64 | 2.2:1 | |
| Impact Academy 3 Indianapolis Public Schools | KG–12 | 50 | 1.1:1 | |
| IN Math & Science Academy - North IN Math & Science Academy - North · Charter | KG–12 | 657 | 11.3:1 | |
| IN Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd IN Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd · Special Education School | PK–12 | 93 | 2.5:1 | |
| Indiana School For The Deaf Indiana School For The Deaf · Special Education School | PK–12 | 311 | 5.8:1 | |
| Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 260 | 8.7:1 | |
| RISE Learning Center Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion Co | PK–12 | 200 | 12.5:1 | |
| Warren Early Childhood Center MSD Warren Township | PK–PK | 471 | 42.5:1 | |
| Warren Online Academy MSD Warren Township | KG–12 | 492 | 24.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.9%
- Hispanic26.4%
- Black37.3%
- Asian5.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6%
Enrollment-weighted across 236 Indianapolis schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (155,673 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Indianapolis
How many public schools are in Indianapolis, IN?
The current NCES directory lists 246 open public schools with a location address in Indianapolis: 147 elementary, 34 middle, 51 high, 14 combined or other. Together they reported 155,673 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Indianapolis?
Schools with an address in Indianapolis belong to 84 education agencies, led by Indianapolis Public Schools (50 schools), Perry Township Schools (21 schools), MSD Wayne Township (18 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Indianapolis?
Indiana Connections Academy 7-12 reported the largest high-school enrollment in Indianapolis, with 5,376 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Indianapolis?
Yes. 74 of the 246 public schools in Indianapolis are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including ACE Preparatory Academy, Allegiant Preparatory Academy, Andrew J Brown Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Indianapolis schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Indianapolis public schools is 15:1, similar to the Indiana school median of 14.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Indianapolis guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Indiana cities