For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 973 students in 46203, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 46203, IN are William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School, Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School and Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 46203 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 46203, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best 46203, IN Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1733 Spann Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4239
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4239
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Wade St
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4234
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4234
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Dawson St
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4219
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4219
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 46203, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 46203, IN include William Mckinley School 39 - An Exploratory School, Eleanor Skillen School 34 - A Montessori School and Fredrick Douglas School 19 - An Exploratory School.
How many public preschools are located in 46203?
3 public preschools are located in 46203.
What is the racial composition of students in 46203?
46203 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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