Herron Preparatory Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Indianapolis, Indiana 46208 · Herron Preparatory Academy
#29 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#3175 of 50,301 nationally
About Herron Preparatory Academy
Herron Preparatory Academy is a charter elementary located in Indianapolis, in the Herron Preparatory Academy school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 428 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 29th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (96th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 428.
There are 237 schools in Indianapolis; Herron Preparatory Academy ranks 3rd of 221 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Herron Preparatory Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Herron Preparatory Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Louis B Russell Jr School 48
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George Washington Carver School 87 - a Montessori School
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James Whitcomb Riley School 43
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240 students · 1.9 km away
Liberty Grove Schools
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
227 students · 2.1 km away
KIPP Indy College Prep Middle
Indianapolis · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
372 students · 2.4 km away
KIPP Indy Unite Elementary
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
721 students · 2.4 km away
Charity Dye School 27 Center for Inquiry
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Frequently asked questions
Is Herron Preparatory Academy a good school?
Herron Preparatory Academy has a Success Index (US) of 83.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #29 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Herron Preparatory Academy rank in Indiana?
Herron Preparatory Academy ranks #29 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #3175 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Herron Preparatory Academy?
Herron Preparatory Academy had 428 students in 2025.
Is Herron Preparatory Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Herron Preparatory Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Herron Preparatory Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Herron Preparatory Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.