Emerson Heights is fortunate to be served by a variety of good schools with a proven track record of academic performance. Parents can choose from a menu of schools that offer innovative teaching styles, extended school days, enhanced art and music programs, focused curriculum and an emphasis on leadership and values—just to name a few of the possible options. Because these schools vary greatly in their teaching styles and emphasis, parents are encouraged to visit and learn about these schools in order to find the best fit for their child. Several of these schools are located very near the neighborhood.

Some of the school choices include:

Charter Schools

Charter schools are public schools in that they receive public funding, but are subject to fewer regulations. They were recently introduced as an alternative to public schools and as a way to introduce some level of choice and competition into public education. These schools are encouraged to utilize different teaching methods and therefore a given school may not be a good fit for every family.

Charter schools must be open to all students and may not have competitive admission policies. When there are more applicants than positions, the school must implement a lottery for the positions. Usually they give priority to continuing students and siblings of those students so that all of the children from a family can attend the same school. Since these are public schools, there is no tuition.

Students from Emerson Heights may attend any charter school; however, since transportation is typically not provided, nearby schools have been highlighted. Carpooling with a neighbor is a potential way of reducing the transportation burden.

Irvington Community School
K-8
6705 E Julian Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219

Irvington Community High School
6040 E. Pleasant Run Parkway, S. Drive
Indianapolis, IN

IPS Option and Magnet Schools

IPS offers Magnet and Option plans. The magnet schools offer students with special aptitudes in the performing arts, math, or science and technology, for example, an opportunity to advance in a challenging environment. The option plans include the very popular Key Learning Community, Center for Inquiry and Montessori schools that utilize a unique instructional approach. Please see the Magnet / Options Program Description for a complete list of schools and programs.

These are public schools and do not charge tuition. Some schools have competitive admissions policies.
Transportation is provided for these schools.

A Magnet / Option school fair is held in the fall of each year and the application deadline is mid December.

Center For Inquiry
K-8
725 North New Jersey Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Key Learning Community
K-12
777 S. White River Pkwy. W. Dr.
Indianapolis, IN


Montessori Schools

Frances W Parker School 56
K-8
2353 Columbia Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205-4523

Rousseau McClellan School 91
K-8
5111 Evanston Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46205

Private Schools

There are two nearby Catholic schools; St. Therese Little Flower Elementary School and Scecina Memorial High School. Both schools are less than a mile away and within walking or bike riding distance of many parts of the neighborhood. Transportation is generally not provided but carpooling is an option.

Tuition information is available on the individual school websites. Tuition assistance is available. Parents interested in this option but feel they cannot afford tuition are encouraged to seek additional information from the schools.

St. Therese Little Flower
PK-8
1401 N. Bosart
Indianapolis, 46201

Scecina Memorial High School
9-12
5000 Noland
Indianapolis, 46201

Traditional IPS Schools:

Note! This information has changed for 2007-08. See Announcement!

Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58
321 North Linwood Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4258
K-6

Thomas Carr Howe Academy
4900 Julian Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201-3755
Phone: (317) 693-5590
6-12

Other School Links:

Link to all IPS schools
http://www.schools.ips.k12.in.us/our_schools/default.aspx

Search for standardized testing information for any Indiana school
http://mustang.doe.state.in.us/SEARCH/search.cfm