Fishback Creek Public Academy

Fishback Creek Public Academy serves 480 students in grades PK through 5 in Indianapolis, Indiana. As a regular public elementary school, it earns a composite score of 8.9/10 — an Excellent rating — built on a 9.1 academic score and a 9.2 growth score. Those numbers translate into strong competitive rankings.

Fishback Creek sits at #8 of 222 public schools in Indianapolis and #76 of 1,823 public schools across Indiana, outperforming 96% of schools statewide. Among Indiana elementary schools specifically, it ranks #57 of 1,047, placing it in the top 6% for its grade band. At 16 students per teacher, class sizes stay lean.

That ratio gives teachers room to identify individual needs and move each student forward faster than larger classes typically allow. The 9.2 growth score reflects that kind of attentive instruction — it measures how much students gain academically relative to their starting point, not just where they land on a test. For families comparing Indianapolis elementary options, Fishback Creek's scores and competitive rankings tell a consistent story at every level of comparison.

Located in a rural area, Fishback Creek Public Academy may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.