Carmel Clay Schools

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Carmel Clay Schools
Carmel Clay Schools logo.png
Address
5201 E. Main Street (131st)
, Indiana , 46033
United States
District information
Type Public
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
Website District 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 Jon Shapiro. [2] The former superintendent, Micheal Beresford announced his retirement in July 2024, and Dr. Thomas Oestreich took over in July 2025. [7]

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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 ]

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Elementary schools

Middle schools

High school

References

  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".
  9. ↑ Shambaugh, Ann Marie (October 28, 2026). "Carmel school board votes to demolish Orchard Park Elementary". Current Publishing. Retrieved November 4, 2026.