For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,027 students in the neighborhood of Martindale Brightwood, Indianapolis, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Martindale Brightwood are Kipp Indy Unite Elementary School, Kipp Indy College Prep Middle School and James Russell Lowell School 51 - A Montessori School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Martindale Brightwood, Indianapolis, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Martindale Brightwood, Indianapolis, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Indy Unite Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1740 E 30th St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 547-5477
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 547-5477
Gr: K-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Indy College Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1740 E 30th St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 547-5477
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 547-5477
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
James Russell Lowell School 51 - A Montessori School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3426 Roosevelt Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 226-4251
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 226-4251
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Sankofa School Of Success At Arlington Woods School 99
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5801 E 30th St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 226-4299
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 226-4299
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Martindale Brightwood, Indianapolis, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Martindale Brightwood, Indianapolis, IN include Kipp Indy Unite Elementary School, Kipp Indy College Prep Middle School and James Russell Lowell School 51 - A Montessori School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Martindale Brightwooddianapolis?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Martindale Brightwooddianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Martindale Brightwooddianapolis?
the neighborhood of Martindale Brightwooddianapolis public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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