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Best Schools in Carmel, IN
Carmel, IN has 38 public schools (5 high, 8 middle, 23 elementary) serving 36,926 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Carmel meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carmel, IN
The top high schools in Carmel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carmel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 5192 Students
2. Fishers High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Southeastern Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3674 Students
3. Westfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westfield-washington Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2665 Students
4. Noblesville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Noblesville Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3227 Students
5. Indiana Agriculture And Technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indiana Agriculture And Technology • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 312 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carmel, IN
The top middle schools in Carmel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Creekside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1349 Students
2. Clay Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1423 Students
3. Westfield Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westfield-washington Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 1420 Students
4. Riverside Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Southeastern Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 895 Students
5. Carmel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1064 Students
6. Riverside Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Southeastern Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 866 Students
7. Noblesville West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Noblesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1402 Students
8. Westfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westfield-washington Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1429 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carmel, IN
The top elementary schools in Carmel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Clay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 599 Students
2. College Wood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 644 Students
3. Oak Trace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westfield-washington Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 586 Students
4. Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 624 Students
5. Prairie Trace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students
6. Smoky Row Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 Students
7. Clay Center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 690 Students
8. Towne Meadow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students
9. Cherry Tree Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students
10. Forest Dale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 652 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carmel, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carmel, IN has a total population of 86,110 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 75% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carmel, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Carmel, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carmel, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carmel, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Carmel, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carmel, IN
How many schools are in Carmel, IN?
Carmel, IN has 38 public schools: 5 high schools, 8 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 36,926 students in total.
How do schools in Carmel perform on state tests?
On average, 38 schools in Carmel score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Carmel meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carmel?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Carmel
17 of 17 schools in Carmel carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 15D: 2
All 17 public schools we grade in Carmel. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (3)
Elementary and primary schools (11)
- Carmel Elementary School
- Cherry Tree Elementary School
- Clay Center Elementary School
- College Wood Elementary School
- Forest Dale Elementary School
- Mohawk Trails Elementary School
- Prairie Trace Elementary School
- Smoky Row Elementary School
- Towne Meadow Elementary School
- West Clay Elementary School
- Woodbrook Elementary School
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (9)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.
- Carmel Montessori Schools
- Coram Deo Academy
- Highlands Latin School
- Indiana Montessori Academy
- Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School
- Peter Rabbit Nursery School
- Primrose School At West Clay
- St Elizabeth Seton Preschool And Kindergarten
- University High School Of Indiana