For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,476 students in 46221, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 46221, IN are Edison School Of The Arts 47, Decatur Middle School and Decatur Twp School For Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 46221 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 46221, IN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 46221, IN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edison School Of The Arts 47
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
777 White River Pkwy W Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 226-4992
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 226-4992
Grades: K-8
| 604 students
Rank: #22.
Decatur Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5108 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5274
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-5274
Grades: 7-8
| 985 students
Rank: #33.
Decatur Twp School For Excellence
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5106 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-0900
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 856-0900
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
William Penn School 49
(Math: 16% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1720 W Wilkins St
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 226-4249
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 226-4249
Grades: PK-8
| 452 students
Rank: #55.
Daniel Webster School 46
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1450 S Reisner
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 226-4246
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 226-4246
Grades: PK-8
| 435 students
46221, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
777 S White River Pkwy W Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 226-4992
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 226-4992
Grades: K-5
| 204 students
777 S White River Pkwy W Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 226-4247
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 226-4247
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
777 S White River Pkwy W Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 226-4992
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 226-4992
Grades: 6-8
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 46221, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 46221, IN include Edison School Of The Arts 47, Decatur Middle School and Decatur Twp School For Excellence.
How many public middle schools are located in 46221?
5 public middle schools are located in 46221.
What is the racial composition of students in 46221?
46221 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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