Best K-12 Schools and Colleges/Universities Indianapolis, Indiana
Best K-12 Schools
- Carmel High School
- Public high school in Carmel Clay Schools district
- Consistently ranked as one of the top high schools in Indiana
- Offers a wide range of AP courses and extracurricular activities
- Herron High School
- Public charter high school
- Classical, liberal arts curriculum
- High college acceptance rates and strong academic performance
- Park Tudor School
- Private, independent school (PreK-12)
- Rigorous college preparatory curriculum
- Strong emphasis on arts and athletics
- Speedway Senior High School
- Public high school in Speedway, a small community within Indianapolis
- Known for its strong sense of community and academic excellence
- Center for Inquiry School 84
- Public magnet elementary school
- Focuses on inquiry-based learning and international mindedness
Best Colleges and Universities
- Butler University
- Private university known for liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs
- Strong programs in business, education, and performing arts
- Beautiful campus and strong community ties
- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
- Public research university
- Offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs
- Strong programs in health sciences, engineering, and liberal arts
- Marian University
- Private, Catholic university
- Known for its nursing, education, and business programs
- Beautiful campus with a strong sense of community
- University of Indianapolis
- Private university affiliated with the United Methodist Church
- Known for health sciences, business, and education programs
- Strong emphasis on experiential learning and internships
