The average student:teacher ratio in Indiana public schools is approximately 15:1 (2025).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
7:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Public Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Indiana (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
2929 N Wells
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 449-8068
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 449-8068
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Impact Academy 3
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
320 N Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK
1111 Pearl St
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-4295
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-4295
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Juvenile Services Center
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
18006 Cumberland Road
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 776-9828
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 776-9828
Rank: #5 - 145. - 14.
Elkhart Alternative Education
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
1013 Tipton Street
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4903
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4903
Rank: #5 - 145. - 14.
Esacs Virtual School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
4310 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2051
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2051
Rank: #5 - 145. - 14.
The Hope Academy Inc.
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
3919 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 572-9440
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 572-9440
Rank: #5 - 145. - 14.
Impact Academy 1
(Math: <50%)
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
320 N Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Rank: #5 - 145. - 14.
Impact Academy 2
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
320 N Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4411
Rank: #5 - 145. - 14.
In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
7725 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-1481
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-1481
Rank: #5 - 145. - 14.
Northeast In Spec Educational Coop
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
1607 E Dowling
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-5236
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-5236
Rank: #5 - 145. - 14.
Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
4352 Mitthoeffer Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46235
(317) 939-3787
Indianapolis, IN 46235
(317) 939-3787
Rank: #5 - 145. - 14.
The Portage School Of Leaders
Charter School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-10
305 W. Madison St.
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 299-9800
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 299-9800
Rank: #5 - 145. - 14.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
709 Stafford Rd
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2578
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2578
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Booker T Washington Alt School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
3707 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Mitchell Jr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-8
1010 Bishop Blvd
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3747
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3747
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Argos Comm Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
500 Yearick Ave
Argos, IN 46501
(574) 892-5137
Argos, IN 46501
(574) 892-5137
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-8
2701 Eisenhower Dr
South Bend, IN 46615
(574) 393-4400
South Bend, IN 46615
(574) 393-4400
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Indiana School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
1200 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-4800
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-4800
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
1000 S Michigan Ave
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-5437
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-5437
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK
245 N Lombardy Dr
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 283-8127
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 283-8127
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Muessel Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-5
1021 Blaine St
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-3400
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-3400
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Rochester Community High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 8-12
1 Zebra Ln
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2176
Rochester, IN 46975
(574) 223-2176
Rank: #17 - 2417. - 24.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-5
55400 Quince Rd
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-2800
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-2800
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Burris Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 3-5
1755 Hancock Ave
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-2509
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-2509
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Clay High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
19131 Darden Rd
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 393-4900
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 393-4900
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-2
1081 Teke Burton Dr
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3834
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3834
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Herron-riverside High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
3010 N. White River Parkway Ea
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 231-0010
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 231-0010
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Laporte Juvenile Correctional
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 5-12
2407 N 500 W
La Porte, IN 46350
(812) 265-6154
La Porte, IN 46350
(812) 265-6154
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Merle J Abbett Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-5
4325 Smith St
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-5800
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-5800
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Mitchell High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 9-12
1000 Bishop Blvd
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3663
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3663
Rank: #25 - 3225. - 32.
Pendleton Juvenile Correctional
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 5-12
9310 S Sr 67
Noblesville, IN 46060
(765) 778-3778
Noblesville, IN 46060
(765) 778-3778
Rank: #33 - 4333. - 43.
The Academy Of Sci & Entrepreneurship
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-12
444 S Patterson Dr
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 330-2480
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 330-2480
Rank: #33 - 4333. - 43.
Community Youth Services
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
315 Nw 3rd St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3430
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3430
Rank: #33 - 4333. - 43.
Coquillard Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
1245 N Sheridan St
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-2000
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-2000
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Indiana average public schools student:teacher ratio?
The Indiana average public schools student:teacher ratio is 15:1 for 2025.
What are the public schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Indiana?
The best top ranked public schools in Indiana include Allen Co Juvenile Center, Impact Academy 3 and Ca Early Learning Center.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Indiana?
The public high school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Indiana is Allen Co Juvenile Center, with a value of 1:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio is Allen Co Juvenile Center, with a value of 1:1.
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