For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,328 students in the neighborhood of Near Westside, Indianapolis, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Near Westside are Excel Center - Michigan Street, Matchbook Learning and Indianapolis Metropolitan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near Westside, Indianapolis, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% 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 Near Westside, Indianapolis, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excel Center - Michigan Street
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1635 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3910
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3910
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Matchbook Learning
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1163 Belmont Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4263
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4263
Gr: K-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1635 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 524-4638
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 524-4638
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near Westside, Indianapolis, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near Westside, Indianapolis, IN include Excel Center - Michigan Street, Matchbook Learning and Indianapolis Metropolitan High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near Westsidedianapolis?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near Westsidedianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near Westsidedianapolis?
the neighborhood of Near Westsidedianapolis public schools minority enrollment is 86% 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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