2024 Best Schools with Gifted and Talented Programs in the Indianapolis Area

#1 Best Public High Schools in Indianapolis Area.

Carmel High School

Blue checkmark.

Carmel Clay Schools, IN,

9-12,

1226 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Overall, Carmel High School provided me with a fantastic High School experience. The school is well known within the surrounding community for having great academics and sports, but most people are....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 5,192,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#1 Best Public Middle Schools in Indianapolis Area.

Brownsburg East Middle School

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Brownsburg Community School Corporation, IN,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,340,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Indianapolis Area.

Eagle Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Brownsburg Community School Corporation, IN,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says The staff, students and community of Eagle Elementary is amazing. It is a very welcoming school and it is evident the staff cares deeply about the academic, social and emotional growth of each....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 586,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#2 Best Public Middle Schools in Indianapolis Area.

Creekside Middle School

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Carmel Clay Schools, IN,

6-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says My overall experience at Creekside was really good, minus a few details. First of all, there were some teachers that didn't seem to put in as much effort as others. While most teachers were quite....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,349,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Indianapolis Area.

West Clay Elementary School

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Carmel Clay Schools, IN,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 599,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#2 Best Public High Schools in Indianapolis Area.

Zionsville Community High School

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Zionsville Community Schools, IN,

9-12,

463 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Overall, my time at ZCHS so far has been great! I have met some of the best people and feel welcomed by the kind teachers and staff. I have truly felt cared for by the teachers and administration....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 2,255,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Indianapolis Area.

Reagan Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Brownsburg Community School Corporation, IN,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We have been here for two years and have nothing but a good experience even during the pandemic. Mr. Chambers is a great principal that goes beyond to know his students at the school. The high....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 567,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Indianapolis Area.

Prairie Trace Elementary School

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Carmel Clay Schools, IN,

K-5,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 2.2 stars.

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 697,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Indianapolis Area.

Boone Meadow

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Zionsville Community Schools, IN,

PK, K-4,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I went to this school 1st-4th grade and i loved it. The admin, principal, and teachers send emails ahead of time so parent can make plans and organize schedules. I loved all of my teachers and my....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 520,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Indianapolis Area.

Delaware Trail Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Brownsburg Community School Corporation, IN,

K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says I loved this school so very mucb i went to this school Preschool to 5th grade the school protects you and makes sure you have the best success they are very safe someone approache the doors and we....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 600,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Indianapolis Area.

White Lick Elementary School

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Brownsburg Community School Corporation, IN,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Whitelick Elementary has dedicated teachers and excellent principal. We have been very impressed with the family involvement and the educators’ investment in the school. We love Whitelick!.

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 658,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Indianapolis Area.

Brown Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Brownsburg Community School Corporation, IN,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 765,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Indianapolis Area.

Smoky Row Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Carmel Clay Schools, IN,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 675,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#3 Best Public Middle Schools in Indianapolis Area.

Brownsburg West Middle School

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Brownsburg Community School Corporation, IN,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,043,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Indianapolis Area.

Zionsville Pleasant View Elementary School

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Zionsville Community Schools, IN,

PK, K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 817,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Indianapolis Area.

Union Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Zionsville Community Schools, IN,

PK, K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 529,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Indianapolis Area.

College Wood Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Carmel Clay Schools, IN,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says CWE was a great elementary school. Teachers and staff are wonderful and caring. Parents are very involved and help create a very comfortable and fun environment for the kids..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 644,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#4 Best Public Middle Schools in Indianapolis Area.

Zionsville West Middle School

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Zionsville Community Schools, IN,

PK, K-8,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,075,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#3 Best Public High Schools in Indianapolis Area.

Herron High School

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Public School,

INDIANAPOLIS, IN,

9-12,

349 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says My high school experience wasn't anything crazy, it doesn't stand out amongst the rest. There were opportunities to engage in such as clubs, AP courses, sports, and our honors diploma "program"; but....

Read 349 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 995,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Indianapolis Area.

Towne Meadow Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Carmel Clay Schools, IN,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says The teachers and staff are top notch and go above and beyond for the students. Great experience with TME!.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 586,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#5 Best Public Middle Schools in Indianapolis Area.

Zionsville Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Zionsville Community Schools, IN,

5-8,

7 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Zionsville Middle School, is a great school, the only thing that really needs improvement. Is the food..

Read 7 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,335,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#6 Best Public Middle Schools in Indianapolis Area.

Clay Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Carmel Clay Schools, IN,

6-8,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Middle school student says Clay Middle School was hands down the best middle school experience I could have ever asked for. From the moment I walked through those doors, I knew I was in for something special. First off, the....

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,423,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#4 Best Public High Schools in Indianapolis Area.

Westfield High School

Westfield-Washington Schools, IN,

9-12,

420 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says The atmosphere was very dull going into my Freshman year… a lack of guidance and an overall welcoming was immensely apparent.The safety was subpar, kids were found smuggling drugs into the restrooms which they were only found out when another peer reported them.The education was varied across the board, some teachers left me inspired and wanted to pursue a further education in their area of study while others left me wanting nothing more than to leave their....

Read 420 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 2,665,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Indianapolis Area.

Eagle Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Zionsville Community Schools, IN,

PK, K-4,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: High School Freshman says Elementary school is an exciting and fun time! I really enjoyed my experience and I would go back to visit my teachers if I could :).

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 377,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Indianapolis Area.

Cardinal Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Brownsburg Community School Corporation, IN,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says As a parent, I love Cardinal Elementary for my children. The staff is engaged with the students. They seem genuinely happy to be doing their jobs. Staff are encouraged to create before and after....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 541,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,