For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,141 students in 46208, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 46208, IN are George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School and James Whitcomb Riley School 43. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 46208 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 46208, IN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46208, IN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2411 Indpls Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4287
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4287
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
James Whitcomb Riley School 43
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 W 40th St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4243
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4243
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Herron Preparatory Academy
Charter School
3100 N. Meridian
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 231-0010
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 231-0010
Gr: K-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Liberty Grove Schools
Charter School
1002 W. 25th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-3807
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-3807
Gr: K-6 | 227 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 46208, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 46208, IN include George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School and James Whitcomb Riley School 43.
How many public elementary schools are located in 46208?
4 public elementary schools are located in 46208.
What is the racial composition of students in 46208?
46208 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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