Carmel Clay Schools Named No. 1 School District in Indiana by Niche.com10/19/2026Carmel Clay Schools has been named the number one school district in Indiana in the latest rankings from Niche.com, rising from number two last year. Nationally, CCS was ranked number 44 out of more than 10,000 school districts nationwide, climbing 22 spaces from last year. The district said the milestone reflects an unprecedented year of academic excellence, student achievement, and community support. Click here to see the full announcement.