2022 Best Schools with Gifted and Talented Programs in the Indianapolis Area

Carmel High School

• Carmel Clay Schools, IN•
• 9-12
• •
  Rating 4.1 out of 5  1,115 reviews

Senior: From college prep classes to soccer teams, I am extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend a high school like Carmel. For the almost four years I have been attending, Carmel has proven how their high-quality teachers and curriculum can allow students to reach academic achievement. The facility, more specifically counselors, has provided tremendous support in the segway from the remainder of a student's high school experience to college, making the transition much less stressful. Not only does Carmel have outstanding scholastic fulfillment, but the endless clubs and state-winning athletic programs allow for students to become involved with the school and the community inside the classroom and out. I am forever grateful for the memories I have made at Carmel High School and wouldn't have wanted to receive a high school diploma from anywhere else!...Read 1,115 Reviews

• grade A+

• 5,400 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Zionsville Community High School

• Zionsville Community Schools, IN•
• 9-12
• •
  Rating 3.78 out of 5  423 reviews

Senior: I will be a senior at Zionsville Community High School this fall. From the moment I stepped in the building as a freshman, I felt welcomed. The teachers and staff did a great job in middle school of preparing us for the challenges of high school and the teachers and staff at the high school continued great support for my first three years. Sports and music programs are always a sight to see as the students often go out to support their teams. The School is a decent size, but it seems almost everyone knows of everyone else making that atmosphere very inviting. I can't wait to enjoy my final year as an Eagle!...Read 423 Reviews

• grade A+

• 2,096 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Brownsburg East Middle School

• Brownsburg Community School Corporation, IN•
• 6-8

• grade A+

• 1,267 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Delaware Trail Elementary School

• Brownsburg Community School Corporation, IN•
• K-5
• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Teachers and Staff at Delaware Trail are often seen going the extra mile to make sure students are successful. Often teachers transform their classrooms to immerse students in a subject to encourage better learning and engagement. Teachers work diligently to keep open lines of communication flowing between themselves and parents. At Delaware Trail students and families feel welcome and supported...Read 2 Reviews

• grade A+

• 608 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Boone Meadow

• Zionsville Community Schools, IN•
• PK, K-4

• grade A+

• 558 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Zionsville West Middle School

• Zionsville Community Schools, IN•
• PK, 5-8
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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  5 reviews

• grade A+

• 1,170 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Reagan Elementary School

• Brownsburg Community School Corporation, IN•
• K-5
• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: Principal is awesome! He is friendly to everyone and tries to know all students in his building.Read 2 Reviews

• grade A+

• 643 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Eagle Elementary School

• Brownsburg Community School Corporation, IN•
• K-5
• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: The staff, students and community of Eagle Elementary is amazing. It is a very welcoming school and it is evident the staff cares deeply about the academic, social and emotional growth of each student...Read 1 Review

• grade A+

• 649 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Creekside Middle School

• Carmel Clay Schools, IN•
• 6-8
• •
  Rating 3.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Sophomore: My overall experience at Creekside was really good, minus a few details. First of all, there were some teachers that didn't seem to put in as much effort as others. While most teachers were quite amazing there were definitely a hand full that were not. Second of all, there were some pretty major situations with a student threatening the school and students and hardly anything was done or said about it...Read 4 Reviews

• grade A+

• 1,281 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Eagle Elementary School

• Zionsville Community Schools, IN•
• PK, K-4
• •
  Rating 3.8 out of 5  5 reviews

• grade A+

• 404 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Zionsville Pleasant View Elementary School

• Zionsville Community Schools, IN•
• PK, K-4

• grade A+

• 809 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Brownsburg West Middle School

• Brownsburg Community School Corporation, IN•
• 6-8

• grade A+

• 945 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cardinal Elementary School

• Brownsburg Community School Corporation, IN•
• K-5
• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: As a parent, I love Cardinal Elementary for my children. The staff is engaged with the students. They seem genuinely happy to be doing their jobs. Staff are encouraged to create before and after school clubs. One current club is Orff. In this club, students learn about rhythm and music. I am pleased that my children are able to attend school in such an encouraging and caring environment...Read 1 Review

• grade A+

• 604 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

White Lick Elementary School

• Brownsburg Community School Corporation, IN•
• K-5
• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Whitelick Elementary has dedicated teachers and excellent principal. We have been very impressed with the family involvement and the educators’ investment in the school. We love Whitelick!Read 1 Review

• grade A+

• 620 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Union Elementary School

• Zionsville Community Schools, IN•
• PK, K-4

• grade A+

• 679 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Zionsville Middle School

• Zionsville Community Schools, IN•
• 5-8
• •
  Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Freshman: This school is a great school to introduce you to a new environment. I learned a variety of different things at this school. There are a variety of teachers at ZMS. Some will be amazing, and others, not so much. This school offers a lot of extracurriculars, especially for a middle school. This school taught me many life lessons that will be even more important in my future years. Overall, ZMS is a great school and a solid pick. Middle school is about learning and discovering many things before high school. This school is good because it allows you to balance relatively easily. The 5th-grade year may be challenging, but it only gets easier. However, one thing that is not prevalent at ZMS is diversity. The school lunch is also rather awful. Despite not being diverse at all and having terrible food, I loved this school. I highly recommend this school to anyone...Read 4 Reviews

• grade A+

• 1,197 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

West Clay Elementary School

• Carmel Clay Schools, IN•
• K-5

• grade A+

• 821 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Brown Elementary School

• Brownsburg Community School Corporation, IN•
• K-5

• grade A+

• 631 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Prairie Trace Elementary School

• Carmel Clay Schools, IN•
• K-5
• •
  Rating 2.2 out of 5  5 reviews

• grade A+

• 624 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Clay Middle School

• Carmel Clay Schools, IN•
• 6-8
• •
  Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Freshman: I loved clay middle school. They have great teachers and the classes are so fun. 7th grade was my favorite, and learning about German and French culture was the best. In those classes, we got to celebrate days, eat food, watch movies, and do fun projects. This school has handled COVID very well, with the choice of either, completely virtual, or one day at school, one day at home, and so on. I have made many great friends here and overall, I think this is a great school...Read 3 Reviews

• grade A+

• 1,312 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Smoky Row Elementary School

• Carmel Clay Schools, IN•
• PK, K-5

• grade A+

• 712 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Towne Meadow Elementary School

• Carmel Clay Schools, IN•
• K-5
• •
  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: The teachers and staff are top notch and go above and beyond for the students. Great experience with TME!Read 2 Reviews

• grade A+

• 688 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Carmel Middle School

• Carmel Clay Schools, IN•
• 6-8
• •
  Rating 2.86 out of 5  7 reviews

• grade A+

• 1,390 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Speedway Senior High School

• School Town of Speedway, IN•
• 9-12
• •
  Rating 4.08 out of 5  93 reviews

Alum: Our closed knit community and hardworking teachers created an environment full of comfort and reassurance, especially for my junior and senior year which proved most difficult. The family dynamic between a student and an educator was so important for me! My ability to be friends and find a healthy relationship between many of my teachers helped me stay calm, and determined during the hardest and most stressful periods of my life...Read 93 Reviews

• grade A+

• 539 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Stonegate Elementary School

• Zionsville Community Schools, IN•
• PK, K-4

• grade A+

• 522 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio