For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 931 students in the neighborhood of Bates Hendricks, Indianapolis, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Bates Hendricks are James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School and Se Neighborhood School Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bates Hendricks, Indianapolis, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Bates Hendricks, Indianapolis, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
307 Lincoln St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 226-4231
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 226-4231
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Se Neighborhood School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 S Barth Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 423-0204
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 423-0204
Gr: K-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bates Hendricks, Indianapolis, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bates Hendricks, Indianapolis, IN include James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School and Se Neighborhood School Of Excellence.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bates Hendricksdianapolis?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bates Hendricksdianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bates Hendricksdianapolis?
the neighborhood of Bates Hendricksdianapolis public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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