For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,268 students in Carmel, IN. The top ranked public preschools in Carmel, IN are Smoky Row Elementary School, Clay Center Elementary School and Cherry Tree Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carmel, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Carmel have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Carmel, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
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 preschools in Carmel, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Carmel, IN include Smoky Row Elementary School, Clay Center Elementary School and Cherry Tree Elementary School. Carmel has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public preschools are located in Carmel?
5 public preschools are located in Carmel.
What is the racial composition of students in Carmel?
Carmel public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Carmel are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Carmel include: Clay Center Elementary School vs. Smoky Row Elementary School
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