Brookside · GRADES K–8 · INDIANAPOLIS
Paramount Brookside: Where Paramount Began
Paramount Brookside is our flagship — the first Paramount school, opened in 2010 and named a National Blue Ribbon School A National Blue Ribbon School is recognized across the country for strong student learning. It’s a difficult honor to earn: schools must meet high standards and show, through student results, that students are achieving at a high level or making strong academic progress. in 2018. This free public K–8 on Indianapolis' near east side pairs strong academics with a planetarium and a working urban farm.
K-8
Grades
$0
Free Public School
1:1
Student Technology
Blue Ribbon
National Award Winner
2010
Our First Campus
Only at Paramount Brookside
What Makes Paramount Brookside Special
Every Paramount school shares the same proven academic approach. Here's what you'll only find here.
A Working Urban Farm
Dairy goats, chickens, beehives, a garden, and a greenhouse, right on campus. Science comes alive as students discover how food grows and how living things thrive.
An On-Campus Planetarium
Astronomy and earth science come to life under our own dome.
Butterfly Balcony and Eco Room
Environmental science is part of the school day, not saved for a field trip.
Academics
One Paramount Approach. Proven Results.
Every Paramount school uses the same award-winning approach, built on the Core Knowledge curriculum and guided by how each student is progressing.
High-quality academics that go beyond Indiana state standards
Clear, personal learning goals for every student
Enrichment for advanced learners
IEP and multilingual learner support
Life at Paramount Brookside
A Day in the Life
Focused classroom learning in the morning, hands-on discovery all day long.
Good to know
The Practical Details
School Hours
Doors open | breakfast served: 7:30 A.M.
Classes begin: 8:00 A.M.
Dismissal: 3:10 P.M.
Enrollment
100% free. No vouchers needed. Indianapolis families apply through Enroll Indy.
Student Support
Support for students with IEPs and multilingual learners, plus enrichment for advanced learners.
Transportation & Care
Paramount Brookside offers on-site YMCA before and after school care, with care available beginning at 6:00 AM and after school until 6:00 PM. INSPIRE Camp also provides after-school care until 6:00 PM, although space may be limited. Paramount Brookside does not provide school transportation; however, several local daycare providers offer daily student drop-off and pick-up, including Big Learning Tree, Boys & Girls Club, Bright Beginnings, Brookside Community Church, Champion Kidz, Daystar, Edna Martin, Jumpstart, Kiddie Kollege, Little Legends, Nana’s Daycare, Regina’s Imagination, Serenity Angels, Shepard Community Center/Minnie Hartman, Smarty Pants, Tiny Tots, Tot’s R US, Gods Little Angel, and Little People Daycare Ministry. Transportation must be arranged directly with each provider.
See Paramount Brookside for Yourself
The best way to choose a school is to walk through it. We'd love to show you around, so bring your questions and your kids.
Visit Us
Find Paramount Brookside
Address: 3020 Nowland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Phone: 317-775-6660
Network Office: 317-519-4588
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