Indianapolis Public Schools, Indiana

Indianapolis Public Schools is a unified school district in Marion County, Indiana, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 320,504 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 78.4 sq mi (203 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
320,504 ± 5,105
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Marion County
Land area
78.4 sq mi (203 km²)
Median household income
$56,784 ± $1,583
Median home value
$177,300 ± $5,429
Water area
0.97 sq mi (2.51 km²)
State
Indiana
Census code (GEOID)
1804770
Coordinates (central point)
39.793096, -86.136092

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Indianapolis Public Schools, largest first

  1. Indianapolis (city)885,860 people
  2. Center Township152,977 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Speedway School Town5.9 mi west
  2. Beech Grove City Schools6.0 mi southeast
  3. Washington Township Metropolitan School District6.4 mi north
  4. Warren Township Metropolitan School District6.9 mi east
  5. Wayne Township Metropolitan School District7.9 mi west
  6. Perry Township Metropolitan School District8.3 mi south
  7. Pike Township Metropolitan School District8.9 mi northwest
  8. Lawrence Township Metropolitan School District9.0 mi northeast
  9. Decatur Township Metropolitan School District11 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Indianapolis Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Indianapolis Public Schools before you rely on it.

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