Best High Schools in Indiana for 2026
Indianapolis has never been short on strong educational options, and the 2026 rankings prove it. From Carmel to Cathedral, the metro’s top schools mix elite public powerhouses with standout Catholic and independent institutions, each earning its spot through a blend of academic rigor, teacher quality, and real feedback from the students and parents who know these hallways best.
Whether you’re weighing a move to the suburbs or just curious where your alma mater lands this year, this list breaks down the 20 highest-rated high schools across the region.
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Public juggernauts like Carmel and Fishers go head-to-head with private standouts like Park Tudor and Brebeuf Jesuit, giving families across Central Indiana plenty to consider. Here’s how they stack up.
Data Pulled from niche.com.
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1. Carmel High School
Carmel Clay Schools | Students: 5,239 | Student/Teach Ratio: 17:1
Zionsville Community Schools | Students: 2,338 | Student/Teach Ratio: 19:1
3. Speedway Senior High School
School Town of Speedway | Students: 602 | Student/Teach Ratio: 16:1
4. Westfield High School
Westfield-Washington Schools | Students: 2,948 | Student/Teach Ratio: 17:1
5. Munster High School
School Town of Munster | Students: 1,474 | Student/Teach Ratio: 17:1
6. Herron High School
Indianapolis | Students: 981 | Student/Teach Ratio: 10:1
7. Fishers High School
Hamilton Southeastern Schools | Students: 3,590 | Student/Teach Ratio: 21:1
8. Bloomington High School South
Monroe County Community Schools | Students: 1,691 | Student/Teach Ratio: 17:1
9. Hamilton Southeastern High School
Hamilton Southeastern Schools | Students: 3,504 | Student/Teach Ratio: 20:1
10. Brownsburg High School
Brownsburg Community Schools | Students: 3,355 | Student/Teach Ratio: 20:1
11. William Henry Harrison High School
Tippecanoe School Corporation | Students: 2,194 | Student/Teach Ratio: 18:1
12. Avon High School
Avon Community Schools | Students: 3,523 | Student/Teach Ratio: 18:1
13. Valparaiso High School
Valparaiso Community Schools | Students: 2,089 | Student/Teach Ratio: 18:1
14. Penn High School
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation | Students: 3,687 | Student/Teach Ratio: 20:1
15. Plainfield High School
Plainfield Community Schools | Students: 1,856 | Student/Teach Ratio: 22:1
16. Batesville High School
Batesville Community Schools | Students: 681 | Student/Teach Ratio: 15:1
17. East Allen University
East Allen County Schools | Students: 291 | Student/Teach Ratio: 17:1
18. Lake Central High School
Lake Central School Corporation | Students: 2,926 | Student/Teach Ratio: 20:1
19. Crown Point High School
Crown Point Community Schools | Students: 3,038 | Student/Teach Ratio: 20:1
20. Bloomington High School North
Monroe County Community Schools | Students: 1,528 | Student/Teach Ratio: 15:1
