For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,371 students in the neighborhood of Carson Square, Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carson Square are Southport 6th Grade Academy and Clinton Young Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Carson Square, Indianapolis, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Carson Square, Indianapolis, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southport 6th Grade Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5715 S Keystone Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-1400
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-1400
Grades: 6
| 660 students
Rank: #22.
Clinton Young Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5740 Mcfarland Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3400
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Carson Square, Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Carson Square, Indianapolis, IN include Southport 6th Grade Academy and Clinton Young Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Carson Squaredianapolis?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Carson Squaredianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Carson Squaredianapolis?
the neighborhood of Carson Squaredianapolis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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