For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 alternative public schools serving 1,172 students in Indiana.
The top-ranked alternative public schools in Indiana are Youth Opportunity Center, Booker T Washington Alt School and The Academy At Logansport Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indiana alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Alternative Public Schools in Indiana (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Youth Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 W Kilgore Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5223
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5223
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Booker T Washington Alt School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3707 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
The Academy At Logansport Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2815 E Market St
Logansport, IN 46947
(574) 722-2912
Logansport, IN 46947
(574) 722-2912
Gr: 7-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Beacon Online Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant
Alternative School
11580 S E 00w
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 997-7786
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 997-7786
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Chandler Innovation Academy
Alternative School
419 S. 8th St.
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-8631
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-8631
Gr: K-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Southridge Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
1110 S. Main St.
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-3971
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-3971
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative public schools in Indiana?
The top-ranked alternative public schools in Indiana include Youth Opportunity Center, Booker T Washington Alt School and The Academy At Logansport Community School.
How many alternative public schools are located in Indiana?
7 alternative public schools are located in Indiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Indiana alternative public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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