For the 2025 school year, there are 142 blue ribbon public schools serving 87,916 students in Indiana.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon 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 score ranking.
Indiana blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in Indiana (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Signature School Inc
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
610 Main St
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 421-1820
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 421-1820
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Northpoint Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
50800 Cherry Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 271-8598
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 271-8598
Gr: K-5 | 612 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Vista Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15400 Brick Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 271-0055
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 271-0055
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Cedarville Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12225 Hardisty Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 446-0110
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 446-0110
Gr: K-3 | 771 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Childs Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2211 S High St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7756
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-7756
Gr: PK-6 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Zionsville Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4700 S 975 E
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 873-2376
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 873-2376
Gr: PK-4 | 823 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1052 Park Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3090
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3090
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Eden Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8185 N Sr 9
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 326-3117
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 326-3117
Gr: K-3 | 166 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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: #1414.
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2424 Kessler Blvd E Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4259
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4259
Gr: 2-8 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1515.
Fred H Croninger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6700 Trier Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-6050
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-6050
Gr: K-5 | 597 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1616.
Paramount Cottage Home
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1203 E St. Clair Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(463) 231-2880
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(463) 231-2880
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
Boone Meadow
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5555 S Main St
Whitestown, IN 46075
(317) 873-2226
Whitestown, IN 46075
(317) 873-2226
Gr: PK-4 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1818.
Ireland Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2386 N 500 W
Ireland, IN 47545
(812) 482-7751
Ireland, IN 47545
(812) 482-7751
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
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: #19 - 2019. - 20.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7950 W 050 S
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7702
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7702
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2323.
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: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Ferdinand Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
402 E 8th St
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Gr: PK-4 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Unionville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8144 E Sr 45
Unionville, IN 47468
(812) 332-0175
Unionville, IN 47468
(812) 332-0175
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
West Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Cumberland Ave
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 464-3212
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 464-3212
Gr: K-3 | 687 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2727.
Geist Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14051 E 104th St
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 915-4260
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 915-4260
Gr: PK-4 | 654 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2828.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11750 E 300 S
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 733-4007
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 733-4007
Gr: PK-4 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2929.
Carmel High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 E Main St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7721
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7721
Gr: 9-12 | 5,200 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3030.
Csa Lincoln Campus
(Math: 80% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 5th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4447
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4447
Gr: K-6 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
Union Center Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
272 N 600 W
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2544
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2544
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3333.
Frank H Hammond Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1301 Fran-lin Pky
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 838-2060
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 838-2060
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3434.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10050 Brummitt Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 674-6010
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 674-6010
Gr: 6-8 | 889 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3535.
Lake Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11601 W 181st Ave
Lowell, IN 46356
(219) 696-7541
Lowell, IN 46356
(219) 696-7541
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Indiana?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Indiana include Signature School Inc, Northpoint Elementary School and Prairie Vista Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Indiana?
142 blue ribbon public schools are located in Indiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Indiana blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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