For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,587 students in the neighborhood of Wayne, Indianapolis, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wayne are Impact Academy 2, Impact Academy 3 and Rhoades Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Wayne, Indianapolis, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Wayne, Indianapolis, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Impact Academy 2
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 N Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Impact Academy 3
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 N Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Rhoades Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 S Auburn St
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6700
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 988-6700
Gr: PK-6 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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.
Impact Academy 1
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 N Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Area 31 Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
1200 N High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7230
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 988-7230
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Wayne, Indianapolis, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Wayne, Indianapolis, IN include Impact Academy 2, Impact Academy 3 and Rhoades Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Waynedianapolis?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Waynedianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Waynedianapolis?
the neighborhood of Waynedianapolis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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