Indiana is the #18 largest school system in the United States, serving 1,036,015 students across the 1,914 public schools for the 2026-27 school year (there are 772 private schools, serving 122,390 students). 89% of all K-12 students in Indiana attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Indiana is 39%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 42%.
The top-ranked public schools in Indiana are Signature School Inc, Northpoint Elementary School, and Prairie Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 38%, with the majority being Hispanic or Black and the student-teacher ratio is 15:1.
Top-Ranked Public Schools in Indiana (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Northpoint Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
50800 Cherry Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 271-8598
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 271-8598
Rank: #33.
Prairie Vista Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
15400 Brick Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 271-0055
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 271-0055
Rank: #44.
College Wood Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
12415 Shelborne Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6430
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6430
Rank: #55.
West Clay Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 78% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
3495 W 126 St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6500
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6500
Rank: #66.
Cedarville Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 78% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-3
12225 Hardisty Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 446-0110
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 446-0110
Rank: #77.
Oak Trace Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
16504 Oak Ridge Rd
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6400
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6400
Rank: #88.
Childs Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading: 77% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
2211 S High St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7756
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7756
Rank: #99.
Zionsville Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-4
4700 S 975 E
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 873-2376
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 873-2376
Rank: #1010.
Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 82% (Top 5%)
Reading: 76% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
555 Sycamore
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-1050
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-1050
Overview
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
1,914 Schools
100,274 Schools
# Students
1,036,015 Students
49,273,234 Students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
# Teachers
67,724 Teachers
3,176,846 Teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (IN)
National Average
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
43%
Graduation Rate
88.1%
87%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
# American Indian Students
1,665 Students
465,607 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
32,569 Students
2,805,284 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
# Hispanic Students
157,918 Students
14,933,108 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
30%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
# Black Students
140,923 Students
7,261,526 Students
% Black Students
14%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
# White Students
643,813 Students
20,989,144 Students
% White Students
62%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
# Hawaiian Students
1,096 Students
196,826 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
57,982 Students
2,585,770 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (IN)
Statewide Total Revenue
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Statewide Total Spending
$16,951 MM
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Revenue / Student
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Indiana Public Schools by County (2026-27)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Indiana?
The top-ranked public schools in Indiana include Signature School Inc, Northpoint Elementary School, and Prairie Vista Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Indiana?
1,914 public schools are located in Indiana.
What percentage of students in Indiana go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Indiana attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Minority enrollment in Indiana is 38%, with the majority being Hispanic or Black.
Which public schools in Indiana are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Indiana include: Plapromise Prep vs. Irvington Preparatory Academy, Riverview School vs. Crestview Middle School, Riverside Intermediate vs. Argos Community Elementary School
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