Best Schools in Fishers, Indiana
28 schools · 16 Elementary · 7 Middle · 2 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in Fishers?
Use this page to compare every school in Fishers by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Riverside Junior High
Middle · Hamilton Southeastern Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Sand Creek Elementary
Elementary · Hamilton Southeastern Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Thorpe Creek Elementary
Elementary · Hamilton Southeastern Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Fishers for 2026 are Riverside Junior High (9.1/10), Sand Creek Elementary (8.9/10), and Thorpe Creek Elementary (8.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 21 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
28
21 public · 7 private
Avg Score
7.9
out of 10
Median Home
$379,467
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
28
21 public · 7 private
Avg Score
7.9
out of 10
Median Home
$379,467
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.9/10 despite 11% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Fishers schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +16.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Fishers schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Fishers
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 21 rated schools; 28 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside Junior High | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Sand Creek Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Thorpe Creek Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Hamilton Se Int and JR High Sch | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Fishers Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Southeastern Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Harrison Parkway Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 8 | New Britton Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Fishers Junior High School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Lantern Road Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.9/10
- Median household income
- $129,298
- Median home value
- $379,467
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60%
- Avg commute
- 26 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 79%
80% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Fishers compares
Indiana rank
#6 of 220
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Indiana avg (6.4)
Median household income
$129k
180% of Indiana median
Schools in this city
25
Hamilton Southeastern Schools runs Fishers's public schools
21 public schools. Hamilton Southeastern Schools is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Fishers is a Hamilton Southeastern Schools school (21 of 21).
Among 21 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 6.7 to 9.1 — the spread is inside Fishers, not a citywide average.
About Schools in Fishers, Indiana
Fishers, Indiana stands out as one of the strongest school markets in the state for families with school-age children. The city's 21 ranked public schools carry an average score of 8.0 out of 10 — a figure that tells only part of the story. The more striking number: 20 of those 21 schools, or 95%, score 7 or higher, meaning near-uniform quality across the district rather than a few standouts masking a weak middle tier.
The top performer is Harrison Parkway Elementary, scoring 9.1 out of 10 — the highest mark in the city. Close behind are Hoosier Road Elementary (9.0) and Lantern Road Elementary (8.8), both placing in the same elite tier. Riverside Junior High (8.8) and Fall Creek Elementary (8.7) round out the top five. For parents navigating a district boundary decision, this concentration of high-scoring schools at the elementary level means the odds favor strong options within nearly any neighborhood.
The middle school picture holds up equally well. Riverside Junior High's 8.8 score signals that academic momentum built at the elementary level carries forward rather than stalling during the middle years — a concern for families planning beyond the kindergarten enrollment decision.
Practically speaking, Fishers rewards parents who focus on fit over ranking chasing. Because the floor is so high, differences between a 8.5-scoring school and a 9.1-scoring school come down to program offerings, commute, and community match more than raw academic performance. Parents should look at specific programs — language immersion, gifted tracks, extracurriculars — and school-level culture rather than fixating on score gaps that are narrow by any regional benchmark. Fishers is the rare city where a family landing in the "second-best" zone by address still winds up in an objectively excellent school. Start with boundary lookup, then layer in school-level program details from each campus to find the right match.
Elementary Schools
16 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 538 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.9 |
| 2 | 595 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.9 |
| 3 | 451 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.5 |
| 4 | 828 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.5 |
| 5 | 581 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.4 |
| 6 | 601 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.3 |
| 7 | 512 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.1 |
| 8 | 509 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.0 |
| 9 | 493 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.5 |
| 10 | 508 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.5 |
Show all 16 elementary schools in Fishers
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 844 students · 7th–8th | 9.1 |
| 2 | 1,278 students · 5th–8th | 8.5 |
| 3 | 822 students · 7th–8th | 8.2 |
| 4 | 865 students · 5th–6th | 7.8 |
| 5 | 815 students · 5th–6th | 7.7 |
| 6 | 864 students · 5th–6th | 7.1 |
| 7 | 1,015 students · 7th–8th | 7.1 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,664 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 |
| 2 | 3,445 students · 9th–12th | 6.7 |
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eman SchoolsPrivate 373 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 2 | Fishers Christian AcademyPrivate 134 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 3 | Acton Academy FishersPrivate 12 students · UG–UG | Not Rated |
Schools in Fishers
Fishers, Indiana · 28 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$129,298
Median Home Value
$379,467
Median Rent
$1,432/mo
Population
108,112
College Educated
60%
Homeownership
79%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Community Profile
Fishers has a median household income of $129,298. It is a well-educated community where 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $379,467, with a median rent of $1,432/month. The local poverty rate of 3.1% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Indiana
- Elementary
- 16
- Middle
- 7
- High
- 2
- Other
- 3
Resources
School District
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Fishers, Indiana
How many schools are in Fishers, Indiana?
Fishers has 28 schools, including 21 public and 7 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Fishers, Indiana?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Fishers is 7.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Fishers, Indiana?
The top-ranked school in Fishers on MySchoolScout is Riverside Junior High with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Fishers, Indiana?
The top-ranked elementary school in Fishers on MySchoolScout is Sand Creek Elementary with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best middle school in Fishers, Indiana?
The top-ranked middle school in Fishers on MySchoolScout is Riverside Junior High with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best high school in Fishers, Indiana?
The top-ranked high school in Fishers on MySchoolScout is Fishers High School with a composite score of 6.8/10.
How many school districts serve Fishers, Indiana?
Fishers is served by 1 school district: Hamilton Southeastern Schools.
What is the education level in Fishers, Indiana?
According to Census data, 60% of adults in Fishers have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Fishers, Indiana?
The median household income in Fishers is approximately $129,298 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Fishers, Indiana?
Yes, Fishers has 7 private schools alongside 21 public schools. The top-rated private school is Eman Schools with a score of 9.0/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fishers, Indiana?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Fishers is 15.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Fishers, Indiana?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.