U.S. News & World Report released its rankings for Best K-8 Schools in 2026 , listing the top elementary and middle schools in each state.

The ranking is based on student proficiency and scores in math and reading while incorporating test results in the context of socioeconomic demographics, according to the outlet.

Here's how Indiana's schools ranked.

US News best Indiana elementary schools for 2026

Northpoint Elementary School in Granger.

Prairie Vista Elementary School in Granger.

College Wood Elementary School in Carmel.

Merle Sidener Gifted Academy in Indianapolis.

Cedarville Elementary School in Fort Wayne.

West Clay Elementary School in Carmel.

Oak Trace Elementary School in Westfield.

Memorial Elementary School in Valparaiso.

Childs Elementary School in Bl

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