Herron Preparatory Academy

Located at 110 E 16th St in Indianapolis, Indiana (46202), Herron Preparatory Academy operates as an open, single-school independent charter district within a large city setting. Situated in the vibrant Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metropolitan area, the district is authorized to serve students from kindergarten through eighth grade, providing a tailored educational pathway designed for urban families. With a current enrollment of 428 students spanning grades K–6, the academy establishes an accessible and structured learning environment situated conveniently in the city's central corridor.

The academy boasts a diverse student body, comprising 194 White students, 140 Black students, 47 Hispanic students, 44 multiracial students, and smaller representations of Asian and Pacific Islander students, with a demographic breakdown of 224 female and 204 male learners. Instructional and operational quality is supported by a robust professional workforce, including 94 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers and 8 support personnel, bringing the district's total staffing context to 102 FTE team members. According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, Herron Preparatory Academy pairs strong student-to-educator resources with a close-knit community model to foster academic success and personal growth for its scholars.