For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,500 students in 46219, IN (there are 4 private schools, serving 773 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 46219, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 46219, IN are Irvington Preparatory Academy, George W. Julian School 57 Center For Inquiry and Hawthorne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 46219 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 46219, IN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46219, IN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Irvington Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5751 E University Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-5359
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-5359
Gr: K-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
George W. Julian School 57 Center For Inquiry
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5435 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 226-4257
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 226-4257
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8301 Rawles Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 532-3950
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 532-3950
Gr: K-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Run Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 N Franklin Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 532-3800
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 532-3800
Gr: K-4 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center - Shadeland
Charter School
2525 N. Shadeland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 524-3910
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 524-3910
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Irvington Community Elementary School
Charter School
6705 E. Julian Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-3770
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-3770
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Irvington Community Middle School
Charter School
6040 E. Pleasant Run Parkway
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-3850
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-3850
Gr: 6-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 46219, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in 46219, IN include Irvington Preparatory Academy, George W. Julian School 57 Center For Inquiry and Hawthorne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 46219?
7 public schools are located in 46219.
What percentage of students in 46219 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 46219 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 46219?
46219 public schools minority enrollment is 71% 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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