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Marion County Public Schools

Marion County, Indiana

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

255

public schools

Total Enrollment

158,453

students

School Districts

80

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Marion County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Indiana; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Marion County has 80 district entries. Indianapolis Public Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 57 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 4 listed communities. Indianapolis has the most listed schools, with 243 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 153 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 69 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 67 charter, 6 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

32 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

255

in Marion County

Reported Enrollment

158,453

255 schools reporting

School Districts

80

districts

Charter Schools

67

26% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary153
Middle35
High45
Other22

80 School Districts in Marion County

Indianapolis Public Schools

57 schools
22,027 students

MSD Lawrence Township

17 schools
16,414 students

Perry Township Schools

17 schools
16,222 students

MSD Wayne Township

19 schools
16,017 students

MSD Warren Township

16 schools
11,824 students

Franklin Township Com Sch Corp

11 schools
11,212 students

MSD Pike Township

13 schools
10,683 students

MSD Washington Township

14 schools
10,512 students

MSD Decatur Township

9 schools
6,709 students

Indiana Connections Academy

1 school
5,784 students

255 Public Schools in Marion County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 32 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 255 matching schools

Indiana Connections Academy

Indiana Connections Academy

Indianapolis, 46278 / City: Large

ProfileKG–12CharterVirtual5,784 students

North Central High School

MSD Washington Township

Indianapolis, 46240 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,628 students

Warren Central High School

MSD Warren Township

Indianapolis, 46229 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,414 students

Ben Davis High School

MSD Wayne Township

Indianapolis, 46214 / City: Large

Profile10–12High3,392 students

Franklin Central High School

Franklin Township Com Sch Corp

Indianapolis, 46259 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,319 students

Pike High School

MSD Pike Township

Indianapolis, 46268 / City: Large

Profile9–12High3,286 students

Lawrence North High School

MSD Lawrence Township

Indianapolis, 46256 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,861 students

Arsenal Technical High School

Indianapolis Public Schools

Indianapolis, 46201 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,366 students

Southport High School

Perry Township Schools

Indianapolis, 46227 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,355 students

Perry Meridian High School

Perry Township Schools

Indianapolis, 46217 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,350 students

Lawrence Central High School

MSD Lawrence Township

Indianapolis, 46226 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,317 students

Decatur Central High School

MSD Decatur Township

Indianapolis, 46221 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,039 students

Franklin Central Junior High

Franklin Township Com Sch Corp

Indianapolis, 46259 / City: Large

Profile7–8Middle1,711 students

Fall Creek Valley Middle School

MSD Lawrence Township

Indianapolis, 46236 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–8Middle1,351 students

Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center

MSD Wayne Township

Indianapolis, 46214 / City: Large

Profile9Other1,307 students

Early Learning Center

MSD Lawrence Township

Indianapolis, 46236 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–KGPrimary1,298 students

Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate

Franklin Township Com Sch Corp

Indianapolis, 46259 / City: Large

Profile4–6Middle1,296 students

Perry Meridian Middle School

Perry Township Schools

Indianapolis, 46217 / City: Large

Profile7–8Middle1,292 students

Edgewood Intermediate School

Franklin Township Com Sch Corp

Indianapolis, 46239 / City: Large

Profile4–6Middle1,260 students

Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center

MSD Wayne Township

Indianapolis, 46214 / City: Large

Profile7–8Middle1,237 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

12 more profiles

Marion County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Marion County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Indiana. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Marion County public school directory?

The directory lists 255 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Marion County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Marion County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Marion County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 32 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Marion County?

Start with the 80 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Marion County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Marion County Education OverviewCounty school score: 20/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.