For the 2025-26 school year, there are 54 public elementary schools serving 37,858 students in Hamilton County, IN. The top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton County, IN are College Wood Elementary School, West Clay Elementary School and Oak Trace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hamilton County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
College Wood Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12415 Shelborne Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6430
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6430
Gr: K-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
West Clay Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3495 W 126 St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6500
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6500
Gr: K-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Oak Trace Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16504 Oak Ridge Rd
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6400
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6400
Gr: PK-4 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Trace Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14200 N River Rd
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 571-7925
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 571-7925
Gr: K-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Smoky Row Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 W 136th St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4084
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4084
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Towne Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10850 Towne Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-2645
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-2645
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3525 W 126th St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6420
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6420
Gr: 6-8 | 1,394 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Fall Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12131 Olio Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4180
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4180
Gr: PK-4 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Clay Center Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12025 Clay Center Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6450
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6450
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Cherry Tree Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13989 Hazel Dell Parkway
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 846-3086
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 846-3086
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
Harrison Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14135 Harrison Pky
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 915-4210
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 915-4210
Gr: PK-4 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
Washington Woods Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17950 Grassy Branch Rd
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-7900
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-7900
Gr: PK-4 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1313.
Southeastern Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12500 Cyntheanne Road
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4340
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4340
Gr: PK-4 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
Thorpe Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14642 E 126th St
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4310
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4310
Gr: PK-4 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1515.
Carey Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16231 Carey Rd
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6200
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6200
Gr: PK-4 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1616.
Hoosier Road Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11300 E 121st St
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 915-4240
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 915-4240
Gr: PK-4 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1717.
Hazel Dell Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3025 Westfield Rd
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 773-2914
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 773-2914
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1818.
Lantern Road Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10595 Lantern Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4140
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4140
Gr: PK-4 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1919.
Brooks School Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12451 Brooks School Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 915-4250
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 915-4250
Gr: PK-4 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2020.
Cumberland Road Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13535 Cumberland Rd
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4170
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4170
Gr: PK-4 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2121.
New Britton Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8660 E 131st St
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4130
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4130
Gr: PK-4 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2222.
Riverside Intermediate School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11014 Eller Rd
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4320
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4320
Gr: 5-6 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2323.
Fall Creek Intermediate School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12011 Olio Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 915-4220
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 915-4220
Gr: 5-6 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2424.
Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 S Richland Ave
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-0168
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-0168
Gr: K-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2525.
Maple Glen Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17171 Ditch Rd
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 896-4700
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 896-4700
Gr: PK-4 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2626.
Woodbrook Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4311 E 116th St
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 846-4225
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 846-4225
Gr: K-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2727.
Clay Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5150 E 126th St
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-7251
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-7251
Gr: 6-8 | 1,395 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2828.
Hamilton Se Int And Jr High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12278 Cyntheanne Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4120
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4120
Gr: 5-8 | 1,278 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2929.
Noble Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5670 Noble Crossing Pky
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 773-2850
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 773-2850
Gr: PK-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3030.
Forest Dale Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10721 Lakeshore Dr W
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-4948
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-4948
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3131.
Westfield Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
326 W Main St
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6500
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6500
Gr: 5-6 | 1,463 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3232.
Hinkle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
595 S Harbour Dr
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 776-0840
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 776-0840
Gr: PK-5 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3333.
Stony Creek Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1350 Greenfield Pike
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-0582
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-0582
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3434.
Mohawk Trails Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4242 E 126th St
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-1158
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-1158
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3535.
Carmel Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7331
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7331
Gr: 6-8 | 1,070 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Show 19 more public schools in Hamilton County, IN (out of 54 total schools)
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Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
18000 Durbin Rd
Noblesville, IN 46060
(765) 534-3188
Noblesville, IN 46060
(765) 534-3188
Gr: K-4 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Focus Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
12001 Olio Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4330
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4330
Gr: K-12
470 Lakeview Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-3586
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-3586
Gr: PK-4 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Hbm Special Education Coop (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1775 Field Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-2134
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-2134
Gr: PK-12
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
Gr: K-2 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
6070 N 900 E
Sheridan, IN 46069
(765) 325-2340
Sheridan, IN 46069
(765) 325-2340
Gr: K-1 | 159 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Mosaics School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
400 South Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-7919
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-7919
Gr: 1-12 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Mosaics School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1625 Field Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-2138
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-2138
Options Westfield (Closed 2024)
Charter School
530 W Carmel Dr
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-2098
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-2098
Gr: 6-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
10404 Orchard Park S Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 848-1918
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 848-1918
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton County, IN include College Wood Elementary School, West Clay Elementary School and Oak Trace Elementary School. Hamilton County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hamilton County?
54 public elementary schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Hamilton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hamilton County include: Noblesville East Middle School vs. Noblesville West Middle School, Noblesville West Middle School vs. Noblesville East Middle School, Monon Trail Elementary School vs. Maple Glen Elementary School
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