Best Public Schools in Zip Code 46227

The 46227 zip code area in Indiana is home to 13 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Perry Township Schools district. While the district is ranked 197 out of 381 in Indiana and has a 2-star rating, the schools in this area show a wide range of performance and student demographics.

The standout schools in the 46227 zip code are Douglas MacArthur Elementary School, which has the highest ILEARN test scores and lowest chronic absenteeism rate, and Southport Elementary School, which has the highest percentage of Asian students and also performs well on ILEARN tests. In contrast, the RISE Learning Center alternative school has the lowest ILEARN proficiency rates and the highest chronic absenteeism.

The schools in the 46227 zip code serve a diverse student population, with racial/ethnic backgrounds ranging from 17.61% to 65.22% White, 4.79% to 32.15% African American, 3.73% to 41.27% Hispanic, and 9.45% to 49.45% Asian. Spending per student also varies significantly, from $3,962 at Excel Center - University Heights to $52,606 at The Hope Academy Inc., raising questions about the equitable distribution of resources and its impact on student outcomes.