The brief
The top-rated elementary schools in Indianapolis for 2026 are In Math & Science Academy (9.7/10), George W Julian School 57 (9.4/10), and Fishback Creek Public Academy (9.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 137 elementary schools with real test data included in this ranking. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Indianapolis has 138 ranked elementary schools, giving families a wide field to evaluate — but performance varies significantly across the metro. Indy Steam Academy leads all schools with a 9.8 out of 10, followed closely by George W Julian School 57 at 9.5 and IN Math & Science Academy and Center for Inquiry School 70, both at 9.3. The average composite score across all ranked schools sits at 6.1 out of 10, which means the gap between a typical school and a top performer is substantial. Only 36 schools — about 26% of the total — score 7 or higher, so strong options exist but require some searching. The table below lets you sort by overall score, test performance, and other key measures to find schools that match what matters most to your family. Start with the top of the rankings or filter by neighborhood to narrow your search.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
- 19.7
- 29.4
- 39.3
- 48.9
- 58.9
- 68.8
- 78.8
- 88.7
- 98.4
- 108.4
All 137 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.Top 25 of 137
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1In Math & Science AcademycharterIn Math & Science Academystudents 535student-teacher ratio 10.9:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 2George W Julian School 57Indianapolis Public Schoolsstudents 208student-teacher ratio 10.9:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 3Fishback Creek Public AcademyMsd Pike Townshipstudents 480student-teacher ratio 16.0:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 4Spring Mill Elementary SchoolMsd Washington Townshipstudents 478student-teacher ratio 13.3:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 5Mcclelland Elementary SchoolMsd Wayne Townshipstudents 725student-teacher ratio 11.2:1grades Pre-K–6th
- 6William Mckinley School 39Indianapolis Public Schoolsstudents 404student-teacher ratio 12.6:1grades Pre-K–6th
- 7Center for Inquiry School 70Indianapolis Public Schoolsstudents 454student-teacher ratio 16.2:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 8Pleasant Run Elementary SchoolMsd Warren Townshipstudents 523student-teacher ratio 14.9:1grades Kindergarten–4th
- 9Pla at George H Fisher School 93charterPla At George H Fisher School 93students 413student-teacher ratio 11.8:1grades Kindergarten–6th
- 10South Creek ElementaryFranklin Township Com Sch Corpstudents 628student-teacher ratio 18.5:1grades Kindergarten–3rd
- 11Ips/butler Lab at Eliza Blaker 55Indianapolis Public Schoolsstudents 445student-teacher ratio 16.5:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 12Lowell Elementary SchoolMsd Warren Townshipstudents 482student-teacher ratio 15.1:1grades Kindergarten–4th
- 13Clearwater Elementary SchoolMsd Washington Townshipstudents 720student-teacher ratio 19.5:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 14Center for Inquiry School 2Indianapolis Public Schoolsstudents 435student-teacher ratio 14.0:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 15Cold Spring SchoolIndianapolis Public Schoolsstudents 369student-teacher ratio 12.7:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 16Brookview Elementary SchoolMsd Warren Townshipstudents 535student-teacher ratio 15.7:1grades Kindergarten–4th
- 17Enlace AcademycharterEnlace Academystudents 676student-teacher ratio 16.5:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 18Nora Elementary SchoolMsd Washington Townshipstudents 486student-teacher ratio 15.7:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 19Se Neighborhood Sch of ExcellencecharterSe Neighborhood Sch of Excellencestudents 583student-teacher ratio 9.6:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 20New Augusta Public Academy - SouthMsd Pike Townshipstudents 443student-teacher ratio 15.8:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 21Eastridge Elementary SchoolMsd Warren Townshipstudents 383student-teacher ratio 14.2:1grades Kindergarten–4th
- 22Theodore Potter School 74Indianapolis Public Schoolsstudents 251student-teacher ratio 10.0:1grades Kindergarten–6th
- 23Brookside School 54Indianapolis Public Schoolsstudents 415student-teacher ratio 13.8:1grades Pre-K–6th
- 24Guion Creek Elementary SchoolMsd Pike Townshipstudents 579student-teacher ratio 16.1:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 25Lakeside Elementary SchoolMsd Warren Townshipstudents 546student-teacher ratio 15.6:1grades Kindergarten–4th
Scores are based on 2024-25 data from the NCES Common Core of Data and Indiana education department. Rankings are relative to all public elementary schools in Indiana. Learn about our methodology.
The map
The top 25 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
In Math & Science Academy
In Math & Science Academy
535 students · 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–8th
Top 1% in Indiana · charter
- Academics
- 9.4
- Growth
- 9.9
- Environment
- 9.4
- 2
George W Julian School 57
Indianapolis Public Schools
208 students · 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–8th
Top 1% in Indiana
- Academics
- 8.1
- Growth
- 10.0
- Environment
- 9.9
- 3
Fishback Creek Public Academy
Msd Pike Township
480 students · 16.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Indiana
- Academics
- 8.9
- Growth
- 9.9
- Environment
- 8.4
- 4
Spring Mill Elementary School
Msd Washington Township
478 students · 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 4% in Indiana
- Academics
- 7.1
- Growth
- 9.7
- Environment
- 9.6
- 5
Mcclelland Elementary School
Msd Wayne Township
725 students · 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–6th
Top 4% in Indiana
- Academics
- 7.6
- Growth
- 9.6
- Environment
- 9.1
- 6
William Mckinley School 39
Indianapolis Public Schools
404 students · 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–6th
Top 4% in Indiana
- Academics
- 8.2
- Growth
- 8.8
- Environment
- 9.9
- 7
Center for Inquiry School 70
Indianapolis Public Schools
454 students · 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–8th
Top 4% in Indiana
- Academics
- 6.9
- Growth
- 9.4
- Environment
- 9.9
- 8
Pleasant Run Elementary School
Msd Warren Township
523 students · 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–4th
Top 6% in Indiana
- Academics
- 7.1
- Growth
- 9.7
- Environment
- 8.4
- 9
Pla at George H Fisher School 93
Pla At George H Fisher School 93
413 students · 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–6th
Top 8% in Indiana · charter
- Academics
- 6.3
- Growth
- 9.3
- Environment
- 9.3
- 10
South Creek Elementary
Franklin Township Com Sch Corp
628 students · 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–3rd
Top 8% in Indiana
- Academics
- 9.8
- Growth
- 9.8
- Environment
- 3.0
Questions
What is the best elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana?
According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, In Math & Science Academy is the top-rated elementary school in Indianapolis with a composite score of 9.7/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
How many elementary schools are in Indianapolis, Indiana?
Indianapolis has 185 elementary schools, including 33 charter schools. Of these, 179 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.
What is the average elementary school rating in Indianapolis?
Among 179 Indianapolis elementary schools with a composite score, the average is 6.7/10. Scores range from 1.0 (bottom of the state) to 10.0 (top 1% in Indiana).
How does MySchoolScout rate elementary schools?
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Indiana, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Indiana, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Are charter schools included in the Indianapolis elementary school rankings?
Indianapolis has 33 charter elementary schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
How should I use this ranking?
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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