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17 schools in Carmel

Indiana · Public K-12

In Carmel, Indiana, public K-12 schools total 17 and serve approximately 16,834 students, with an average school size of 990.

7-year change in Carmel

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
16,834
+1,189 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
17
+2 (+13%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
67%
was 73%
% Hispanic
7%
was 3%
% Black
5%
was 4%
% Asian
17%
was 14%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Carmel Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05700
Carmel High SchoolHigh09-125,239
Carmel Middle SchoolMiddle06-081,047
Cherry Tree Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05711
Clay Center Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05666
Clay Middle SchoolMiddle06-081,415
College Wood Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05616
Creekside Middle SchoolMiddle06-081,428
Forest Dale Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05638
Indiana Agriculture and TechnologyHigh07-12441
Mohawk Trails Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05543
Options WestfieldHigh06-12248
Prairie Trace Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05715
Smoky Row Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05692
Towne Meadow Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05527
West Clay Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05580
Woodbrook Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05628

About Carmel

Across Carmel, Indiana, 17 public schools instructs about 16,834 students between them.

On the school-mix side, the city comprises 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high.

Schools in Carmel average about 990 students each, 80% higher than the Indiana norm.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Carmel has expanded 8% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 15,645 students to 16,834. Carmel now counts 17 public schools, up from 15 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 73% to 67%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Carmel discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Carmel, Indiana?
There are 17 public K-12 schools in Carmel, with a combined enrollment of about 16,834.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Carmel?
Carmel has 11 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Carmel?
Carmel High School is the largest public school in Carmel by enrollment, with approximately 5,239 students.
What school districts serve Carmel?
Carmel is served by 3 public school districts, including Carmel Clay Schools, Indiana Agriculture and Technology, Options Charter Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Carmel cover?
Public schools in Carmel serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Carmel?
2 of the 17 public schools in Carmel are charter schools.