For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 284 students in the neighborhood of Bates Hendricks, Indianapolis, IN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Bates Hendricks is James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School. 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 preschool have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Bates Hendricks, Indianapolis, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Bates Hendricks, Indianapolis, IN include James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Bates Hendricksdianapolis?
1 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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