For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,384 students in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public schools in Hawthorne are Christel House Academy West and George Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hawthorne, Indianapolis, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Indianapolis, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Christel House Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 N Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 783-4901
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 783-4901
Grades: K-8
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
George Washington High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2215 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 693-5555
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 693-5555
Grades: 9-12
| 624 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Indianapolis, IN include Christel House Academy West and George Washington High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hawthornedianapolis?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hawthornedianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hawthornedianapolis?
the neighborhood of Hawthornedianapolis public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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