For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,604 students in the neighborhood of Near Northside, Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public schools in Near Northside are Herron High School and Center For Inquiry School 27. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near Northside, Indianapolis, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Near Northside, Indianapolis, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herron High School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Grades: 9-12
| 998 students
Rank: #22.
Center For Inquiry School 27
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 E 19th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Grades: PK-8
| 460 students
Rank: n/an/a
Herron Preparatory Academy
Charter School
3100 N. Meridian
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 231-0010
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 231-0010
Grades: K-8
| 312 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near Northside, Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near Northside, Indianapolis, IN include Herron High School and Center For Inquiry School 27.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near Northsidedianapolis?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near Northsidedianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near Northsidedianapolis?
the neighborhood of Near Northsidedianapolis public schools minority enrollment is 50% 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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