For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,151 students in 46016, IN (there are , serving 97 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 46016, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 46016, IN are Excel Center - Anderson and Anderson Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 46016 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 46016, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46016, IN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excel Center - Anderson
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
630 Nichols Ave
Anderson, IN 46016
(317) 524-3930
Anderson, IN 46016
(317) 524-3930
Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Anderson Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 West 29th Street
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 649-8472
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 649-8472
Gr: K-12 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
46016, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1229 Lincoln St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Gr: 9-12
Ebbertt Education Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1229 Lincoln St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Gr: PK-12
630 Nichol Ave
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2086
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2086
Gr: K-2 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
101 W 29th St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
119 West 29th St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 46016, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in 46016, IN include Excel Center - Anderson and Anderson Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in 46016?
2 public schools are located in 46016.
What percentage of students in 46016 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 46016 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 46016?
46016 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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