Indiana is the #19 largest school system in the United States, serving 1,033,765 students across the 1,915 public schools for the 2023-24 school year (there are , serving 123,505 students). 89% of all K-12 students in Indiana are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Indiana is 36%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 43%.
The top ranked public schools in Indiana are Indiana For Sci Math Hmn, Signature School Inc and Childs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 35% (majority Hispanic and Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 16:1.
(IN) School Average
Asian
3%
Hispanic
14%
Black
13%
White
65%
Two or more races
5%

Top Ranked Public Schools in Indiana (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Indiana For Sci Math Hmn
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 11-12
Bsu - 301 N Talley Avenue
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-8102
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-8102
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Signature School Inc
Charter School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
610 Main St
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 421-1820
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 421-1820
Rank: #33.
Childs Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
2211 S High St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7756
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7756
Rank: #44.
Northpoint Elementary School
Math: 86% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
50800 Cherry Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 271-8598
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 271-8598
Rank: #55.
Prairie Vista Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 81% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
15400 Brick Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 271-0055
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 271-0055
Rank: #66.
West Clay Elementary School
Math: 89% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 78% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
3495 W 126 St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6500
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6500
Rank: #77.
Carmel High School
Math: 77% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
520 E Main St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7721
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7721
Rank: #88.
Oak Trace Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 77% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-4
16504 Oak Ridge Rd
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6400
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6400
Rank: #99.
White Lick Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading: 77% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
1400 S Odell St
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-3126
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-3126
Rank: #1010.
College Wood Elementary School
Math: 87% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
12415 Shelborne Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6430
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6430
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
What are the top ranked public schools in Indiana?
The top ranked public schools in Indiana include Indiana For Sci Math Hmn, Signature School Inc and Childs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Indiana?
1,915 public schools are located in Indiana.
What percentage of students in Indiana go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Indiana are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Minority enrollment in Indiana is 35% (majority Hispanic and Black)
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