For the 2025-26 school year, there are 32 public preschools serving 19,940 students in Hamilton County, IN. The top ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, IN are Oak Trace Elementary School, Smoky Row Elementary School and Fall Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hamilton County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Fall Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12131 Olio Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4180
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4180
Gr: PK-4 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Clay Center Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12025 Clay Center Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6450
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6450
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Cherry Tree Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13989 Hazel Dell Parkway
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 846-3086
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 846-3086
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Harrison Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14135 Harrison Pky
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 915-4210
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 915-4210
Gr: PK-4 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Washington Woods Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17950 Grassy Branch Rd
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-7900
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-7900
Gr: PK-4 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Southeastern Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12500 Cyntheanne Road
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4340
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4340
Gr: PK-4 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Thorpe Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14642 E 126th St
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4310
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4310
Gr: PK-4 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Carey Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16231 Carey Rd
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6200
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6200
Gr: PK-4 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Hoosier Road Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11300 E 121st St
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 915-4240
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 915-4240
Gr: PK-4 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Hazel Dell Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3025 Westfield Rd
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 773-2914
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 773-2914
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1313.
Lantern Road Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10595 Lantern Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4140
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4140
Gr: PK-4 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Brooks School Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12451 Brooks School Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 915-4250
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 915-4250
Gr: PK-4 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Cumberland Road Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13535 Cumberland Rd
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4170
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4170
Gr: PK-4 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1616.
New Britton Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8660 E 131st St
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4130
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4130
Gr: PK-4 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1717.
Maple Glen Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17171 Ditch Rd
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 896-4700
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 896-4700
Gr: PK-4 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1818.
Noble Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5670 Noble Crossing Pky
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 773-2850
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 773-2850
Gr: PK-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1919.
Forest Dale Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10721 Lakeshore Dr W
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-4948
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-4948
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2020.
Hinkle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
595 S Harbour Dr
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 776-0840
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 776-0840
Gr: PK-5 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2121.
Stony Creek Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1350 Greenfield Pike
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-0582
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-0582
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2222.
Mohawk Trails Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4242 E 126th St
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-1158
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-1158
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2323.
Shamrock Springs Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
747 W 161st St
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-7400
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-7400
Gr: PK-4 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
North Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
440 N 10th St
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-0482
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-0482
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Promise Road Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14975 Promise Rd
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-7060
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2626.
Sand Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11420 E 131st St
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 915-4270
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 915-4270
Gr: PK-4 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2727.
Fishers Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11442 Lantern Rd
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4160
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4160
Gr: PK-4 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2828.
Hamilton Heights Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25350 State Road 19
Arcadia, IN 46030
(317) 984-3547
Arcadia, IN 46030
(317) 984-3547
Gr: PK-4 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2929.
White River Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19000 Cumberland Rd
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 770-2080
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 770-2080
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3030.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24795 Hinesley Rd
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317) 758-4491
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317) 758-4491
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
12698 E 156th Street
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 394-4840
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 394-4840
Gr: PK-4 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
19500 Tomlinson Road - Suite A
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-8017
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-8017
Gr: PK | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Hamilton County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
18000 Durbin Rd
Noblesville, IN 46060
(765) 534-3188
Noblesville, IN 46060
(765) 534-3188
Gr: K-4 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Focus Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
12001 Olio Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4330
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4330
Gr: K-12
470 Lakeview Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-3586
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-3586
Gr: PK-4 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Hbm Special Education Coop (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1775 Field Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-2134
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-2134
Gr: PK-12
Hbm Special Education Coop Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
400 South Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4027
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4027
Gr: K-2 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
6070 N 900 E
Sheridan, IN 46069
(765) 325-2340
Sheridan, IN 46069
(765) 325-2340
Gr: K-1 | 159 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Mosaics School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
400 South Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-7919
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-7919
Gr: 1-12 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Mosaics School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1625 Field Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-2138
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-2138
Options Westfield (Closed 2024)
Charter School
530 W Carmel Dr
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-2098
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-2098
Gr: 6-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
10404 Orchard Park S Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 848-1918
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 848-1918
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, IN include Oak Trace Elementary School, Smoky Row Elementary School and Fall Creek Elementary School. Hamilton County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public preschools are located in Hamilton County?
32 public preschools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hamilton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hamilton County include: Washington Woods Elementary School vs. Oak Trace Elementary School, Hinkle Creek Elementary School vs. Hazel Dell Elementary School, Clay Center Elementary School vs. Smoky Row Elementary School
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