📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (ILEARN 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 11 Rated Districts in Marion County, IN
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Speedway School Town | Speedway | 10/10 Excellent | 93rd |
| #2 | Franklin Township Community School Corporation | Indianapolis | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #3 | Washington Township Metropolitan School District | Indianapolis | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #4 | Perry Township Metropolitan School District | Indianapolis | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #5 | Beech Grove City Schools | Beech Grove | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #6 | Lawrence Township Metropolitan School District | Indianapolis | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #7 | Decatur Township Metropolitan School District | Indianapolis | 3/10 Below Average | 24th |
| #8 | Pike Township Metropolitan School District | Indianapolis | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #9 | Indianapolis Public Schools | Indianapolis | 2/10 Poor | 19th |
| #10 | Wayne Township Metropolitan School District | Indianapolis | 2/10 Poor | 19th |
| #11 | Warren Township Metropolitan School District | Indianapolis | 2/10 Poor | 18th |
Best School Districts in Marion County, Indiana (2026)
This page lists the 11 public school districts headquartered in Marion County, Indiana that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using ILEARN 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Indiana, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Marion County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Marion County, Indiana? ▼
Among the 11 rated districts in Marion County, Indiana, the highest-rated is Speedway School Town (Speedway), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 93rd percentile of Indiana districts on ILEARN 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (ILEARN 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Indiana and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.