For the 2025 school year, there are 47 public schools serving 33,216 students in Hendricks County, IN (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,529 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Hendricks County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%). Hendricks County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
The top ranked public schools in Hendricks County, IN are Eagle Elementary School, White Lick Elementary School and Reagan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hendricks County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Hendricks County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Hendricks County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
555 Sycamore
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-1050
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-1050
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
White Lick Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1400 S Odell St
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-3126
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-3126
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4845 Bulldog Way
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-1060
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-1060
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
340 Stadium Dr
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-1498
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-1498
Gr: K-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Delaware Trail Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3680 S Hornaday Rd
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-1062
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-1062
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3590 S Hornaday Rd
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-1036
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-1036
Gr: K-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Brownsburg West Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1555 S Odell St
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-3143
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-3143
Gr: 6-8 | 1,253 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4807 Bulldog Way
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-1040
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-1040
Gr: K-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Pittsboro Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
206 N Meridian St
Pittsboro, IN 46167
(317) 994-2000
Pittsboro, IN 46167
(317) 994-2000
Gr: 3-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Brownsburg East Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1250 E Airport Rd
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-2386
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-2386
Gr: 6-8 | 1,171 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
North Salem Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7027 N Sr 75
North Salem, IN 46165
(317) 994-3000
North Salem, IN 46165
(317) 994-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 Wabash St
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-7707
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-7707
Gr: K-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1313.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1630 E Oliver St
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-4802
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-4802
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1414.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
225 S Shaw St
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2575
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2575
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1515.
Pine Tree Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7866 E Cr 100 S
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6500
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6500
Gr: K-4 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1616.
Plainfield Community Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
709 Stafford Rd
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 838-3966
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 838-3966
Gr: 6-8 | 1,369 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1717.
Avon Middle School South
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7199 E Us Hwy 36
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-5700
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-5700
Gr: 7-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1818.
Tri-west Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 W Us Hwy 136
Lizton, IN 46149
(317) 994-4200
Lizton, IN 46149
(317) 994-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1919.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7878 E Cr 100 N
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6600
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6600
Gr: K-4 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2020.
Avon Middle School North
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1251 N Dan Jones Rd
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-5500
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-5500
Gr: 7-8 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2121.
Tri-west Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7883 N Sr 39
Lizton, IN 46149
(317) 994-4000
Lizton, IN 46149
(317) 994-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2222.
River Birch Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5456 E Cr 75 North
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6800
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6800
Gr: K-4 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2323.
Guilford Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6440 S County Road 600 E
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2698
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2698
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2424.
Mill Creek West Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4704 Pearl St
Amo, IN 46103
(317) 539-9255
Amo, IN 46103
(317) 539-9255
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2525.
Plainfield High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Red Pride Dr
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-7711
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-7711
Gr: 9-12 | 1,781 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2626.
Cedar Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
685 S Avon Avenue
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6200
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6200
Gr: K-4 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2727.
Danville Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 W Lincoln St
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-5491
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-5491
Gr: 5-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2828.
Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
907 S Avon Avenue
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6300
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6300
Gr: K-4 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2929.
Avon High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7575 E Cr 150 S
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-5000
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,480 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3030.
Brownsburg High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 S Odell St
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-2258
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-2258
Gr: 9-12 | 3,318 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3131.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7237 E Us Hwy 36
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6400
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6400
Gr: K-4 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3232.
South Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1375 W Lincoln St
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-2131
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-2131
Gr: 3-4 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3333.
Avon Intermediate School West
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
176 S Avon Avenue
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-5900
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-5900
Gr: 5-6 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3434.
Danville Community High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Warrior Way
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-6431
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-6431
Gr: 9-12 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3535.
Pride Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
709 Stafford Rd
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2578
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2578
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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Hendricks County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
501 W Main
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-4346
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-4346
Gr: 7-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Indiana Cyber Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
7508 Beechwood Dr Centre Rd
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 474-9802
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 474-9802
Gr: K-12 | 1,158 student Student-teacher ratio: 579:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
757 Stafford Rd
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 838-3980
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 838-3980
Gr: PK-K | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
7221 E Us Hwy 36
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6700
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hendricks County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Hendricks County, IN include Eagle Elementary School, White Lick Elementary School and Reagan Elementary School. Hendricks County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public schools are located in Hendricks County?
47 public schools are located in Hendricks County.
What percentage of students in Hendricks County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Hendricks County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hendricks County?
Hendricks County public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Hendricks County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hendricks County include: Brownsburg East Middle School vs. Brownsburg West Middle School, Brownsburg West Middle School vs. Brownsburg East Middle School, Avon Middle School South vs. Avon Middle School North
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