For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 11,851 students in 46032, IN (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,445 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 46032, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 46032, IN are College Wood Elementary School, West Clay Elementary School and Smoky Row Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 46032 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 46032, IN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46032, IN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
College Wood Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12415 Shelborne Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6430
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6430
Grades: K-5
| 635 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
West Clay Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3495 W 126 St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6500
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6500
Grades: K-5
| 612 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Smoky Row Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
900 W 136th St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4084
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4084
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Towne Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10850 Towne Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-2645
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-2645
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #55.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3525 W 126th St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6420
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6420
Grades: 6-8
| 1,394 students
Rank: #66.
Clay Center Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12025 Clay Center Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6450
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6450
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: #77.
Carmel High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 E Main St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7721
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7721
Grades: 9-12
| 5,200 students
Rank: #88.
Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 S Richland Ave
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-0168
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-0168
Grades: K-5
| 682 students
Rank: #99.
Carmel Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7331
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7331
Grades: 6-8
| 1,070 students
Rank: #1010.
Indiana Agriculture And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 East Carmel Drive - Suite
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 201-8734
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 201-8734
Grades: 7-12
| 373 students
46032, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hbm Special Education Coop Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
400 South Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4027
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4027
Grades: K-2
| 10 students
Mosaics School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
400 South Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-7919
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-7919
Grades: 1-12
| 62 students
Options Westfield (Closed 2024)
Charter School
530 W Carmel Dr
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-2098
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-2098
Grades: 6-12
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 46032, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 46032, IN include College Wood Elementary School, West Clay Elementary School and Smoky Row Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 46032?
10 public schools are located in 46032.
What percentage of students in 46032 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 46032 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 46032?
46032 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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