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Best Schools in Noblesville, Indiana

18 schools · 10 Elementary · 2 Middle · 5 High · 1 Other

Public: 15
Private: 3
Districts: 4
Avg Rating: 7.1/10
Estimated Scores: 6%
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Choosing a school in Noblesville?

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.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

North Elementary School

8.7/10

Elementary · Noblesville Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Hazel Dell Elementary School

8.3/10

Elementary · Noblesville Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Noble Crossing Elementary School

8.3/10

Elementary · Noblesville Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Noblesville for 2026 are North Elementary School (8.7/10), Hazel Dell Elementary School (8.3/10), and Noble Crossing Elementary School (8.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 14 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

18

15 public · 3 private

Avg Score

7.1

out of 10

Median Home

$321,700

home value · ACS

Districts

4

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds
Hazel Dell Elementary School

Rates 8.3/10 despite 17% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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.

Top-Rated Schools in Noblesville

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (14 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 North Elementary School 8.7 / 10
2 Hazel Dell Elementary School 8.3 / 10
3 Noble Crossing Elementary School 8.3 / 10
4 Noblesville West Middle School 8.2 / 10
5 Noblesville East Middle School 8.2 / 10
6 Noblesville High School 8.1 / 10
7 Hinkle Creek Elementary School 7.9 / 10
8 Our Lady of Grace School 7.9 / 10
9 Stony Creek Elementary School 7.7 / 10
10 White River Elementary School 7.0 / 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
7.1/10

69% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$103,988

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$321,700

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
51%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
26 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
75%

Of occupied housing units

How Noblesville compares

Indiana rank

#56 of 218

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.8

above Indiana avg (6.3)

Median household income

$104k

144% of Indiana median

Schools in this city

16

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
1 460 students · Pre-K–5th 8.7
2 629 students · Pre-K–4th 8.4
3 628 students · Pre-K–5th 8.3
4 882 students · Pre-K–5th 8.3
5 908 students · Pre-K–5th 7.9
6 584 students · Pre-K–5th 7.7
7 636 students · Pre-K–5th 7.0
8 813 students · Pre-K–5th 5.6
Private Schools 2 schools

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 368 students · Pre-K–8th 7.9
2 10 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten

Middle Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 1,362 students · 6th–8th 8.2
2 1,070 students · 6th–8th 8.2

High Schools

5 schools
# School Rating
1 3,227 students · 9th–12th 8.1
2 170 students · 6th–12th 4.3
3 603 students · 6th–12th 4.0
4 214 students · 9th–12th 3.7
Private Schools 1 school

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 743 students · 9th–12th 6.7

Other Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 2 students · Kindergarten–12th

Schools in Noblesville

Noblesville, Indiana · 18 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Noblesville, Indiana

How many schools are in Noblesville, Indiana?

Noblesville has 18 schools, including 15 public and 3 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 7.1 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 North Elementary School with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Noblesville, Indiana?

The top-ranked elementary school in Noblesville on MySchoolScout is North Elementary School with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What is the best middle school in Noblesville, Indiana?

The top-ranked middle school in Noblesville on MySchoolScout is Noblesville West Middle School with a composite score of 8.2/10.

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 8.1/10.

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 3 private schools alongside 15 public schools. The top-rated private school is Our Lady of Grace School with a score of 7.9/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Noblesville, Indiana?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Noblesville is 14.7:1. 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.