For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,128 students in 46201, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 46201, IN are Paramount Brookside and H L Harshman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 46201 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 46201, IN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 46201, IN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paramount Brookside
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3020 Nowland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Gr: K-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
H L Harshman Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4101
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4101
Gr: 7-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
46201, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2815 English Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4221
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4221
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
3734 E Vermont St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4278
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4278
Gr: K-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
4900 Julian Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 217-1980
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 217-1980
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 46201, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 46201, IN include Paramount Brookside and H L Harshman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 46201?
2 public middle schools are located in 46201.
What is the racial composition of students in 46201?
46201 public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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