For the 2025 school year, there are 68 public schools serving 62,037 students in Hamilton County, IN (there are , serving 6,804 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%). Hamilton County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton County, IN are College Wood Elementary School, West Clay Elementary School and Oak Trace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Hamilton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
College Wood Elementary School
(Math: 88% | 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: #22.
West Clay Elementary School
(Math: 87% | 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.
Oak Trace Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16504 Oak Ridge Rd
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6400
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6400
Grades: PK-4
| 593 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie Trace Elementary School
(Math: 81% | 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: #5 - 65. - 6.
Smoky Row Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 W 136th St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4084
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4084
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Towne Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10850 Towne Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-2645
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-2645
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #77.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 77% | 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: #88.
Fall Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12131 Olio Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4180
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4180
Grades: PK-4
| 508 students
Rank: #99.
Clay Center Elementary School
(Math: 77% | 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: #1010.
Cherry Tree Elementary School
(Math: 79% | 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: #1111.
Carmel High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 E Main St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7721
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7721
Grades: 9-12
| 5,200 students
Rank: #1212.
Harrison Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14135 Harrison Pky
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 915-4210
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 915-4210
Grades: PK-4
| 581 students
Rank: #1313.
Washington Woods Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17950 Grassy Branch Rd
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-7900
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-7900
Grades: PK-4
| 700 students
Rank: #1414.
Southeastern Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12500 Cyntheanne Road
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4340
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4340
Grades: PK-4
| 828 students
Rank: #1515.
Thorpe Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14642 E 126th St
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4310
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4310
Grades: PK-4
| 595 students
Rank: #1616.
Carey Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16231 Carey Rd
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6200
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6200
Grades: PK-4
| 621 students
Rank: #1717.
Hoosier Road Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11300 E 121st St
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 915-4240
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 915-4240
Grades: PK-4
| 493 students
Rank: #1818.
Hazel Dell Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3025 Westfield Rd
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 773-2914
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 773-2914
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #1919.
Fishers High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13000 Promise Rd
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 915-4290
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 915-4290
Grades: 9-12
| 3,664 students
Rank: #2020.
Lantern Road Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10595 Lantern Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4140
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4140
Grades: PK-4
| 512 students
Rank: #2121.
Brooks School Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12451 Brooks School Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 915-4250
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 915-4250
Grades: PK-4
| 788 students
Rank: #2222.
Cumberland Road Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13535 Cumberland Rd
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4170
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4170
Grades: PK-4
| 509 students
Rank: #2323.
New Britton Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8660 E 131st St
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4130
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4130
Grades: PK-4
| 601 students
Rank: #2424.
Riverside Intermediate School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11014 Eller Rd
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4320
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4320
Grades: 5-6
| 865 students
Rank: #2525.
Hamilton Southeastern High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12499 Olio Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4190
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4190
Grades: 9-12
| 3,445 students
Rank: #2626.
Fall Creek Intermediate School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12011 Olio Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 915-4220
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 915-4220
Grades: 5-6
| 864 students
Rank: #2727.
Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 69% | 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: #2828.
Maple Glen Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17171 Ditch Rd
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 896-4700
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 896-4700
Grades: PK-4
| 626 students
Rank: #2929.
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: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Clay Middle School
(Math: 59% | 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: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Fall Creek Junior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12001 Olio Road
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4390
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4390
Grades: 7-8
| 1,015 students
Rank: #3232.
Hamilton Se Int And Jr High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12278 Cyntheanne Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4120
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4120
Grades: 5-8
| 1,278 students
Rank: #3333.
Noble Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5670 Noble Crossing Pky
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 773-2850
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 773-2850
Grades: PK-5
| 882 students
Rank: #3434.
Westfield Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 W Hoover St
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6600
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,464 students
Rank: #3535.
Forest Dale Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10721 Lakeshore Dr W
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-4948
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-4948
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
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Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
18000 Durbin Rd
Noblesville, IN 46060
(765) 534-3188
Noblesville, IN 46060
(765) 534-3188
Grades: K-4
| 344 students
Focus Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
12001 Olio Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4330
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4330
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
470 Lakeview Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-3586
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-3586
Grades: PK-4
| 453 students
25350 Sr 19
Arcadia, IN 46030
(317) 984-1530
Arcadia, IN 46030
(317) 984-1530
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
Hbm Special Education Coop (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1775 Field Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-2134
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-2134
Grades: PK-12
| n/a 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
6070 N 900 E
Sheridan, IN 46069
(765) 325-2340
Sheridan, IN 46069
(765) 325-2340
Grades: K-1
| 159 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
Mosaics School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1625 Field Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-2138
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-2138
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
10404 Orchard Park S Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 848-1918
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 848-1918
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hamilton County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton County, IN include College Wood Elementary School, West Clay Elementary School and Oak Trace Elementary School. Hamilton County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public schools are located in Hamilton County?
68 public schools are located in Hamilton County.
What percentage of students in Hamilton County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Hamilton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hamilton County include: Noblesville East Middle School vs. Noblesville West Middle School, Hamilton Southeastern High School vs. Fishers High School, Fishers High School vs. Hamilton Southeastern High School
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