School Districts in Hamilton County
Last Updated: August 2026
Hamilton County is served by six public school districts covering Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, Sheridan and the northern Hamilton County communities.
Your mailing address or city name does not always determine your school district, so check the district’s official boundary information when enrolling a student.
Quick Answer
The six public school districts serving Hamilton County are:
- Carmel Clay Schools
- Hamilton Southeastern Schools
- Noblesville Schools
- Westfield Washington Schools
- Hamilton Heights School Corporation
- Sheridan Community Schools
Carmel Clay Schools
Carmel Clay Schools primarily serves Carmel and Clay Township.
The district includes elementary and middle schools feeding into Carmel High School. Its official school directory also provides boundary information to help families determine which school serves their address.
District Office:
5201 E. Main Street
Carmel, IN 46033
Phone: 317-844-9961
View Carmel Schools & Boundaries
Hamilton Southeastern Schools
Hamilton Southeastern Schools (HSE) serves Fishers and portions of Noblesville and surrounding areas.
HSE is the county’s largest district, serving more than 20,000 students across 25 schools and programs.
District Office:
13485 Cumberland Road
Fishers, IN 46038
Phone: 317-594-4100
Visit Hamilton Southeastern Schools
Noblesville Schools
Noblesville Schools primarily serves Noblesville and Noblesville Township.
The district serves more than 10,000 students and includes elementary schools, two middle schools and Noblesville High School.
District Office:
18025 River Road
Noblesville, IN 46062
Phone: 317-773-3171
View Noblesville Schools & Locations
Westfield Washington Schools
Westfield Washington Schools primarily serves Westfield and Washington Township.
Families moving into the Westfield area should verify their address with the district before assuming which individual school their child will attend.
Visit Westfield Washington Schools
Hamilton Heights School Corporation
Hamilton Heights School Corporation serves much of northern Hamilton County, including areas around:
- Arcadia
- Atlanta
- Cicero
- Jackson Township
- White River Township
Hamilton County’s school district records associate Hamilton Heights with Jackson and White River townships and the towns of Arcadia, Atlanta and Cicero.
Visit Hamilton Heights School Corporation
Sheridan Community Schools
Sheridan Community Schools serves Sheridan and the surrounding area in northwestern Hamilton County.
Visit Sheridan Community Schools
For enrollment and school-assignment questions, contact the district directly.
Which School District Do I Live In?
Don’t rely only on the city shown in your mailing address.
Some Hamilton County addresses near district boundaries may be served by a different school corporation than you expect. For example, Hamilton Southeastern serves Fishers as well as portions of Noblesville.
The safest option is to verify your address with the appropriate school district before enrolling.
Hamilton County also provides school-board district maps:
View Hamilton County School District Maps
New to Hamilton County?
If you’ve recently moved, contact your school district about:
- Enrollment
- Proof of residency
- School assignment
- Transportation
- Immunization records
- Kindergarten requirements
- Transfer policies
School enrollment requirements and procedures vary by district.
School Closings & Delays
Weather-related closings and delays are announced by the individual school districts.
→ View Hamilton County School Closings & Delays
Local Tips
- Verify your school district before enrolling or buying a home based on a particular school.
- A Noblesville mailing address does not necessarily mean Noblesville Schools.
- Check the district’s boundary information for your specific address.
- Contact the district directly if your home is near a school boundary.
- Use the district website for enrollment, transportation and individual school information.
- Check our School Calendars page for direct calendar links.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public school districts are in Hamilton County?
Six public school corporations serve Hamilton County: Carmel Clay, Hamilton Southeastern, Noblesville, Westfield Washington, Hamilton Heights and Sheridan Community Schools.
What school district serves Fishers?
Most Fishers students attend Hamilton Southeastern Schools.
What school district serves Carmel?
Carmel is primarily served by Carmel Clay Schools.
Does a Noblesville address automatically mean Noblesville Schools?
No. Some addresses with a Noblesville mailing address are within Hamilton Southeastern Schools. Verify your specific address with the district.
Where can I find school calendars?
→ View Hamilton County School Calendars
Related Pages
→ School Calendars
→ Family & Community Wellness
→ Food Pantries
Official Resources
Hamilton County Schools & Libraries
County list of public school corporations serving Hamilton County.
Hamilton County Schools & Libraries
Carmel Clay Schools
Visit Carmel Clay Schools
Hamilton Southeastern Schools
Visit HSE Schools
Noblesville Schools
Visit Noblesville Schools
Westfield Washington Schools
Visit Westfield Washington Schools
Hamilton Heights School Corporation
Visit Hamilton Heights
Sheridan Community Schools
Visit Sheridan Community Schools
Summary
Hamilton County is served by six public school districts: Carmel Clay, Hamilton Southeastern, Noblesville, Westfield Washington, Hamilton Heights and Sheridan Community Schools.
Because district boundaries don’t always match city or mailing-address boundaries, verify your specific address with the school district before enrolling.