Indiana is the #19 largest school system in the United States, serving 1,035,547 students across the 1,921 public schools for the 2024-25 school year (there are , serving 124,139 students). 89% of all K-12 students in Indiana attend public schools, compared to the national average of 89%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Indiana is 38%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 41%.
The top-ranked public schools in Indiana are Signature School Inc, Northpoint Elementary School, and Prairie Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 36%, with the majority being Hispanic or Black and the student:teacher ratio is 16:1.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="list-title">Student by Ethnicity
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.]( "This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.")
(IN) School Average
Asian
3%
Hispanic
14%
Black
13%
White
64%
Two or more races
6%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Indiana (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Signature School Inc
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
610 Main St
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 421-1820
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 421-1820
Rank: #22.
Northpoint Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
50800 Cherry Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 271-8598
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 271-8598
Rank: #33.
Prairie Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
15400 Brick Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 271-0055
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 271-0055
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
College Wood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 79% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
12415 Shelborne Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6430
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6430
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1052 Park Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3090
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3090
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
West Clay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 78% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
3495 W 126 St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6500
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6500
Rank: #77.
White Lick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 79% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1400 S Odell St
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-3126
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-3126
Rank: #88.
Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 10-12
Bsu - 301 N Talley Avenue
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-8102
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-8102
Rank: #99.
Cedarville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading: 78% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-3
12225 Hardisty Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 446-0110
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 446-0110
Rank: #1010.
Prairie Trace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading: 77% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
14200 N River Rd
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 571-7925
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 571-7925
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="list-title center">Best Indiana Public Schools by County (2024-25)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Indiana?
The top-ranked public schools in Indiana include Signature School Inc, Northpoint Elementary School, and Prairie Vista Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Indiana?
1,921 public schools are located in Indiana.
What percentage of students in Indiana go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Indiana attend public schools (compared to the national average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Minority enrollment in Indiana is 36%, with the majority being Hispanic or Black.
Which public schools in Indiana are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Indiana include: Rensselaer Central High School vs. Kankakee Valley High School, West Noble Middle School vs. East Noble Middle School, Shoals Community High School vs. Loogootee High School
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