Top 10 Best Indiana Public Schools (2023)
Indiana is the #19 largest school system in the United States, serving 1,033,226 students across the 1,901 public schools for the 2023 school year (there are 636 private schools, serving 115,077 students). 90% 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 46%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 49%.
The top ranked public schools in Indiana are Northpoint Elementary School, Cardinal Elementary School and Prairie Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 34% (majority Hispanic and Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 16:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(IN) School Average
Asian
3%
Hispanic
13%
Black
13%
White
66%
Two or more races
5%

Top Ranked Public Schools in Indiana (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Northpoint Elementary School
Math: 88% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
50800 Cherry Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 271-8598
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 271-8598
Rank: #22.
Cardinal Elementary School
Math: 87% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
3590 S Hornaday Rd
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-1036
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-1036
Rank: #33.
Prairie Vista Elementary School
Math: 86% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
15400 Brick Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 271-0055
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 271-0055
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Eden Elementary School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-3
8185 N Sr 9
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 326-3117
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 326-3117
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Signature School Inc
Charter School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
610 Main St
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 421-1820
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 421-1820
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 91% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 81% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
4807 Bulldog Way
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-1040
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-1040
Rank: #77.
Reagan Elementary School
Math: 88% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 78% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
4845 Bulldog Way
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-1060
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-1060
Rank: #88.
Zionsville Pleasant View Elementary School
Math: 92% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 77% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-4
4700 S 975 E
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 873-2376
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 873-2376
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
13726 N Sr 245
Lamar, IN 47550
(812) 544-2929
Lamar, IN 47550
(812) 544-2929
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Mary Frank Harris Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
13111 Adams Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 272-0340
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 272-0340
Best Indiana Public Schools by County (2023)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Indiana?
The top ranked public schools in Indiana are Northpoint Elementary School, Cardinal Elementary School and Prairie Vista Elementary School.
How many public schools are location in Indiana?
1,901 public schools are location in Indiana.
What percentage of students in Indiana go to public school?
90% 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 34% (majority Hispanic and Black)
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