For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 10,916 students in Carmel, IN. The top ranked public elementary schools in Carmel, IN are College Wood Elementary School, West Clay Elementary School and Prairie Trace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carmel, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carmel have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Carmel, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
College Wood Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12415 Shelborne Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6430
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6430
Grades: K-5
| 635 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
West Clay Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3495 W 126 St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6500
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6500
Grades: K-5
| 612 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Trace Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14200 N River Rd
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 571-7925
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 571-7925
Grades: K-5
| 705 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Smoky Row Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
900 W 136th St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4084
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4084
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Towne Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10850 Towne Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-2645
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-2645
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #66.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3525 W 126th St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6420
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6420
Grades: 6-8
| 1,394 students
Rank: #77.
Clay Center Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12025 Clay Center Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6450
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6450
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: #88.
Cherry Tree Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13989 Hazel Dell Parkway
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 846-3086
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 846-3086
Grades: PK-5
| 711 students
Rank: #99.
Forest Dale Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10721 Lakeshore Dr W
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-4948
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-4948
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #1010.
Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 S Richland Ave
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-0168
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-0168
Grades: K-5
| 682 students
Rank: #1111.
Clay Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5150 E 126th St
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-7251
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-7251
Grades: 6-8
| 1,395 students
Rank: #1212.
Woodbrook Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4311 E 116th St
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 846-4225
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 846-4225
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #1313.
Mohawk Trails Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4242 E 126th St
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-1158
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-1158
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #1414.
Carmel Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7331
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7331
Grades: 6-8
| 1,070 students
Carmel, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hbm Special Education Coop Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
400 South Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4027
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4027
Grades: K-2
| 10 students
Mosaics School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
400 South Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-7919
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-7919
Grades: 1-12
| 62 students
Options Westfield (Closed 2024)
Charter School
530 W Carmel Dr
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-2098
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-2098
Grades: 6-12
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Carmel, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Carmel, IN include College Wood Elementary School, West Clay Elementary School and Prairie Trace Elementary School. Carmel has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carmel?
14 public elementary schools are located in Carmel.
What is the racial composition of students in Carmel?
Carmel public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Carmel are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Carmel include: West Clay Elementary School vs. College Wood Elementary School, Clay Center Elementary School vs. Smoky Row Elementary School, Creekside Middle School vs. Carmel Middle School
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