Best Schools in Noblesville, Indiana
19 schools · 10 Elementary · 2 Middle · 5 High · 2 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Noblesville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Deer Creek Elementary
Elementary · Hamilton Southeastern Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
White River Elementary School
Elementary · Noblesville Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
North Elementary School
Elementary · Noblesville Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Noblesville for 2026 are Deer Creek Elementary (9.2/10), White River Elementary School (8.8/10), and North Elementary School (8.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 13 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
19
15 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$321,700
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
19
15 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.8
out of 10
Median Home
$321,700
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 9.2/10 despite 26% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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 Noblesville schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Noblesville schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Noblesville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 13 rated schools; 19 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deer Creek Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | White River Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | North Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Noblesville East Middle School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Noblesville West Middle School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Hinkle Creek Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Noble Crossing Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Hazel Dell Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Noblesville High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Stony Creek Elementary School | 5.9 / 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
- 6.8/10
- Median household income
- $103,988
- Median home value
- $321,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51%
- Avg commute
- 26 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 75%
47% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Noblesville compares
Indiana rank
#60 of 220
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Indiana avg (6.4)
Median household income
$104k
145% of Indiana median
Schools in this city
17
Noblesville Schools runs 73% of Noblesville's public schools
Noblesville touches 4 districts, but Noblesville Schools is the one most addresses actually attend.
Noblesville Schools accounts for 11 of 15 public schools (73%). The other 3 districts hold the remaining 4.
Among 13 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 2.6 to 9.2 — the spread is inside Noblesville, not a citywide average.
- Noblesville Schools11 public · 73%
- Options Charter Schools2 public · 13%
- Excel Center - Noblesville1 public · 7%
- Hamilton Southeastern Schools1 public · 7%
About Schools in Noblesville, Indiana
Noblesville runs 14 ranked public schools with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 — a solid baseline that puts most families within reach of a capable local option. Eight of those 14 schools, or 57 percent, score 7 or higher, meaning the majority of the system clears a threshold that separates strong performers from average ones.
Elementary performance is the city's clearest strength. North Elementary and Hazel Dell Elementary each earn 8.8 out of 10 — the highest scores in Noblesville. White River Elementary follows at 8.7, and Deer Creek Elementary rounds out the top five at 8.2. Three of the five top-rated schools cluster in a tight band from 8.2 to 8.8, which signals consistent quality across multiple attendance zones rather than a single outlier campus. The middle school pipeline holds up: Noblesville East Middle School scores 8.4, giving students who start strong in elementary a comparable option as they move up.
The 6.9 average tells the fuller story. Some schools pull that figure well below the top tier, so attendance zone assignment matters. Two schools sharing the highest score at 8.8 means families in different parts of the city can land in comparably strong programs — but families zoned to lower-rated schools will want to factor that in before committing to a neighborhood.
For parents comparing cities, Noblesville's 57 percent rate of 7-plus schools is the headline number to benchmark against other suburban systems. The concentration of top scores at the elementary level makes it particularly competitive for families with young children. Confirm attendance boundaries for North, Hazel Dell, and White River early in any home search — zoning determines access, and these three campuses carry the highest scores in the city.
Elementary Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 629 students · Pre-K–4th | 9.2 | ||
| 2 | 636 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 | ||
| 3 | 460 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 | ||
| 4 | 908 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 | ||
| 5 | 882 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.6 | ||
| 6 | 628 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.4 | ||
| 7 | 584 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.9 | ||
| 8 | 813 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.3 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Our Lady of Grace SchoolPrivate 380 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 12 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,070 students · 6th–8th | 8.7 |
| 2 | 1,362 students · 6th–8th | 8.5 |
High Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,227 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 | ||
| 2 | 214 students · 9th–12th | 5.1 | ||
| 3 | 170 students · 6th–12th | 3.0 | ||
| 4 | 603 students · 6th–12th | 2.6 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 800 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Legacy Christian SchoolPrivate 245 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Noblesville
Noblesville, Indiana · 19 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$103,988
Median Home Value
$321,700
Median Rent
$1,337/mo
Population
86,862
College Educated
51%
Homeownership
75%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Community Profile
Noblesville has a median household income of $103,988. It is a well-educated community where 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $321,700, with a median rent of $1,337/month. The local poverty rate of 5.1% 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
- 10
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 5
- Other
- 2
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Noblesville, Indiana
How many schools are in Noblesville, Indiana?
Noblesville has 19 schools, including 15 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Noblesville, Indiana?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Noblesville is 6.8 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 Noblesville, Indiana?
The top-ranked school in Noblesville on MySchoolScout is Deer Creek Elementary with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Noblesville, Indiana?
The top-ranked elementary school in Noblesville on MySchoolScout is Deer Creek Elementary with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Noblesville, Indiana?
The top-ranked middle school in Noblesville on MySchoolScout is Noblesville East Middle School with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best high school in Noblesville, Indiana?
The top-ranked high school in Noblesville on MySchoolScout is Noblesville High School with a composite score of 6.9/10.
How many school districts serve Noblesville, Indiana?
Noblesville is served by 4 school districts: Options Charter Schools, Excel Center - Noblesville, Noblesville Schools, Hamilton Southeastern Schools.
What is the education level in Noblesville, Indiana?
According to Census data, 51% of adults in Noblesville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Noblesville, Indiana?
The median household income in Noblesville is approximately $103,988 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Noblesville, Indiana?
Yes, Noblesville has 4 private schools alongside 15 public schools. The top-rated private school is Our Lady of Grace School with a score of 6.6/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Noblesville, Indiana?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Noblesville is 15.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Noblesville, 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.