For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 508 students in the neighborhood of Near Northside, Indianapolis, IN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Near Northside is 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 preschool have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Near Northside, Indianapolis, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center For Inquiry School 27
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 E 19th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Gr: PK-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Near Northside, Indianapolis, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Near Northside, Indianapolis, IN include Center For Inquiry School 27.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Near Northsidedianapolis?
1 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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