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Carmel Clay Schools

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Carmel Clay Schools
Address
5201 E. Main Street (131st)
, Indiana, 46033
United States
District information
TypePublic
MottoExperience Excellence...Explore Opportunities...Realize Potential
GradesK–12
SuperintendentTom Oestreich[1]
Chair of the boardMichael Kerschner (2019)[2]
AccreditationAdvancED (2014)[3]
Students and staff
Students16,352 (2018-2019)[4]
Other information
WebsiteDistrict Website

The Carmel Clay School District is a public school district located in Carmel, Indiana, serving Carmel, which has been coterminous with Clay Township since 2018.[citation needed] The district includes almost all of Carmel.[5] The district operates 11 elementary schools (grades K-5), three middle schools (grades 6–8) and one high school, with an overall enrollment of 16,352 in the 2018–2019 school year.[6][4] The district superintendent is Dr. Thomas Oestreich[1] and the Board President is Katie Browning.[2] The former superintendent, Micheal Beresford announced his retirement in July 2024, and Dr. Thomas Oestreich took over in July 2025.[7]

The district is nationally recognized for excellence, has been awarded 10 National Blue Ribbon Awards, and is consistently rated the top-performing public school district in the State of Indiana. According to state test scores, 70% of students are at least proficient in math and 70% in reading.[8][citation needed]

Schools

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Elementary Schools

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  • Carmel Elementary School (opened 1961, new building 2021)
  • Cherry Tree Elementary School (opened 1989)
  • Clay Center Elementary School (opened 2021)
  • College Wood Elementary School (opened 1965, relocated 2004)
  • Forest Dale Elementary School (opened 1979)
  • Mohawk Trails Elementary School (opened 1972)
  • Orchard Park Elementary School (opened 1955, closed 2021)
  • Prairie Trace Elementary School (opened 1998)
  • Smoky Row Elementary School (opened 1992)
  • Towne Meadow Elementary School (opened 2000)
  • West Clay Elementary School (opened 2006)
  • Woodbrook Elementary School (opened 1970)

Middle Schools

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  • Carmel Middle School (opened as Carmel Junior High School in 1964)
  • Clay Middle School (opened as Clay Junior High School in 1974)
  • Creekside Middle School (opened 2004)

High School

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References

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  1. 1 2 "5 things to know about Carmel Clay Schools' new superintendent Michael Beresford". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  2. 1 2 "Board Members". Carmel Clay Schools. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  3. "AdvancED external review, exit report" (PDF). www1.css.k12.in.us. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 6, 2017. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
  4. 1 2 "IDOE Compass: Carmel Clay Schools". Indiana Department of Education. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  5. Geography Division (December 18, 2020). 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Hamilton County, IN (PDF) (Map). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2025. - Text list
  6. "About". Carmel Clay Schools. Retrieved March 10, 2019.
  7. "Dr. Beresford Announces Retirement & Succession Plan".
  8. "Niche.com".
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