Best Schools in Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN has a total of 682 schools including 154 high schools, 103 middle schools and 409 elementary schools. A total of 391,050 students attend Indianapolis, IN schools. On average, schools in Indianapolis score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Indianapolis meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN has 154 high schools with 127,393 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Indianapolis score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Indianapolis meet expectations.
1. Zionsville Community High School
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Zionsville Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2255 Students
2. Carmel High School
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Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 5192 Students
3. Westfield High School
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Westfield-washington Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2665 Students
4. Hamilton Southeastern Hs
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Hamilton Southeastern Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3450 Students
5. Brownsburg High School
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Brownsburg Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3177 Students
6. Cascade Senior High School
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Mill Creek Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 513 Students
7. Fishers High School
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Hamilton Southeastern Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3674 Students
8. Plainfield High School
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Plainfield Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1782 Students
9. Noblesville High School
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Noblesville Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3227 Students
10. Tri-west Senior High School
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North West Hendricks Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 615 Students
Best Middle Schools in Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN has 103 middle schools with 77,723 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Indianapolis score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Indianapolis don't meet expectations.
1. Creekside Middle School
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Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1349 Students
2. Merle Sidener Gifted Academy
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Indianapolis Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 300 Students
3. Brownsburg West Middle School
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Brownsburg Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1043 Students
4. Brownsburg East Middle School
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Brownsburg Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1340 Students
5. Zionsville Middle School
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Zionsville Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1335 Students
6. Clay Middle School
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Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1423 Students
7. Tri-west Middle School
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North West Hendricks Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
8. Plainfield Community Middle School
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Plainfield Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1370 Students
9. Fall Creek Intermediate School
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Hamilton Southeastern Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 865 Students
10. Center Grove Middle School Central
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Center Grove Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1213 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN has 409 elementary schools with 174,836 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Indianapolis score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Indianapolis meet expectations.
1. West Clay Elementary School
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Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 599 Students
2. College Wood Elementary School
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Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 644 Students
3. Oak Trace Elementary School
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Westfield-washington Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 586 Students
4. White Lick Elementary School
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Brownsburg Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 658 Students
5. Zionsville Pleasant View Elem Sch
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Zionsville Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 817 Students
6. Smoky Row Elementary School
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Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 Students
7. Reagan Elementary School
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Brownsburg Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 567 Students
8. Eagle Elementary School
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Brownsburg Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 586 Students
9. Towne Meadow Elementary School
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Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 586 Students
10. Prairie Trace Elementary School
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Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 697 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Indianapolis, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Indianapolis, IN has a total population of 2,089,673 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Indianapolis, 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 Indianapolis, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Indianapolis, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Indianapolis, 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 Indianapolis, IN Internet Health Assessment.
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