Best 46227 Indiana Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,546 students in 46227, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 46227, IN are Douglas Macarthur Elementary School, William Henry Burkhart Elementary School and Jeremiah Gray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 46227 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 46227, IN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 46227, IN Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Southport Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
261 E Anniston Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3300
Gr: 1-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Homecroft Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1551 E Southview Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3500
Gr: 1-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Southport 6th Grade Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5715 S Keystone Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-1400
Gr: 6 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Winchester Village Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 E Stop 12 Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-2700
Gr: 1-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Clinton Young Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5740 Mcfarland Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3400
Gr: 1-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Rise Learning Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5391 S Shelby St
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-1675
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 46227, IN?
How many public elementary schools are located in 46227?
9 public elementary schools are located in 46227.
What is the racial composition of students in 46227?
46227 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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