For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,157 students in 46224, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 46224, IN are Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1, Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School and Meredith Nicholson School 96 - An Exploratory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 46224 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 46224, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best 46224, IN Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5151 W 14th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 241-6543
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 241-6543
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3307 Ashway Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4107
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4107
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Meredith Nicholson School 96 - An Exploratory School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3651 N Kiel Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4296
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4296
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Garden City Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Rockville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-8300
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 988-8300
Gr: PK-6 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - An Inquiry School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5002 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4279
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4279
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 46224, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 46224, IN include Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1, Lew Wallace School 107 - An Exploratory School and Meredith Nicholson School 96 - An Exploratory School.
How many public preschools are located in 46224?
5 public preschools are located in 46224.
What is the racial composition of students in 46224?
46224 public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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