Top 10 Best Hamilton County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public preschools serving 12,877 students in Hamilton County, IN. The top ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, IN are Oak Trace Elementary School, Smoky Row Elementary School and Cherry Tree 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 63% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 37% 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Hamilton County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Trace Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
16504 Oak Ridge Rd
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6400
Grades: PK-4
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Smoky Row Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
900 W 136th St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4084
Grades: PK-5
| 658 students
Rank: #33.
Cherry Tree Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13989 Hazel Dell Parkway
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 846-3086
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Rank: #44.
Maple Glen Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17171 Ditch Rd
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 896-4700
Grades: PK-4
| 610 students
Rank: #55.
Noble Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5670 Noble Crossing Pky
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 773-2850
Grades: PK-5
| 859 students
Rank: #66.
Hazel Dell Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3025 Westfield Rd
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 773-2914
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #77.
Shamrock Springs Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
747 W 161st St
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-7400
Grades: PK-4
| 658 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Woods Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17950 Grassy Branch Rd
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-7900
Grades: PK-4
| 618 students
Rank: #99.
Brooks School Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12451 Brooks School Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 915-4250
Grades: PK-4
| 807 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Forest Dale Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10721 Lakeshore Dr W
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-4948
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Hoosier Road Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11300 E 121st St
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 915-4240
Grades: PK-4
| 560 students
Rank: #1212.
Hinkle Creek Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
595 S Harbour Dr
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 776-0840
Grades: PK-5
| 953 students
Rank: #1313.
Stony Creek Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1350 Greenfield Pike
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-0582
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #1414.
Promise Road Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14975 Promise Rd
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-7060
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Rank: #1515.
Sand Creek Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11420 E 131st St
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 915-4270
Grades: PK-4
| 689 students
Rank: #1616.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24795 Hinesley Rd
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317) 758-4491
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #1717.
White River Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19000 Cumberland Rd
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 770-2080
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #1818.
Hamilton Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25150 Sr 19 - 400
Arcadia, IN 46030
(317) 984-3547
Grades: PK-4
| 858 students
Rank: n/an/a
12025 Clay Center Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6450
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hamilton County, IN

Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Focus Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
12001 Olio Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4330
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
470 Lakeview Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-3586
Grades: PK-4
| 453 students
25350 Sr 19
Arcadia, IN 46030
(317) 984-1530
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
1775 Field Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-2134
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
400 South Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4027
Grades: K-2
| 10 students
6070 N 900 E
Sheridan, IN 46069
(765) 325-2340
Grades: K-1
| 159 students
Mosaics School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
400 South Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-7919
Grades: 1-12
| 62 students
Mosaics School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1625 Field Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-2138
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
10404 Orchard Park S Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 848-1918
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students

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 Cherry Tree 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, IN?
19 public preschools are located in Hamilton County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County, IN?
Hamilton County, IN public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

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