For the 2025 school year, there are 20 blue ribbon public high schools serving 29,194 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 high schools in Indiana are Signature School Inc, Carmel High School and Zionsville Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indiana blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Indiana blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Zionsville Community High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High 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.
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: #33.
Zionsville Community High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 Mulberry St
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 873-3355
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 873-3355
Gr: 9-12 | 2,319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Herron High School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Gr: 9-12 | 998 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1105 N Grant St
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 746-0400
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 746-0400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,110 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Hamilton Southeastern High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12499 Olio Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4190
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4190
Gr: 9-12 | 3,445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Barr Reeve Middle/high School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
627 N 3rd St
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3265
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3265
Gr: 6-12 | 500 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Leo Junior/senior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14600 Amstutz Rd
Leo, IN 46765
(260) 446-0180
Leo, IN 46765
(260) 446-0180
Gr: 7-12 | 1,358 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Morgan Township Middle/high School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
299 S Sr 49
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Gr: 6-12 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Homestead High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4310 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2202
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2202
Gr: 9-12 | 2,408 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Speedway Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5357 W 25th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-7238
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-7238
Gr: 9-12 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Northwestern Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3431 N 400 W
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2332
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2332
Gr: 9-12 | 554 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
New Palestine High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4485 S Victory Dr
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4417
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4417
Gr: 9-12 | 1,217 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
Cascade Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6565 S Cr 200 W
Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9315
Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9315
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1616.
Yorktown High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 S Tiger Dr
Yorktown, IN 47396
(765) 759-2550
Yorktown, IN 47396
(765) 759-2550
Gr: 9-12 | 815 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1717.
South Adams High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Parkway St
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3131
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3131
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1818.
Lawrenceburg High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Blvd
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7219
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-7219
Gr: 9-12 | 728 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1919.
Charles A Tindley Accelerated School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3960 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Gr: 7-12 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Lawrence Central High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7300 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-7400
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 964-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Indiana?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Indiana include Signature School Inc, Carmel High School and Zionsville Community High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Indiana?
20 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Indiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Indiana blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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