For the 2025 school year, there are 8 alternative public schools serving 597 students in Indiana.
The top ranked alternative public schools in Indiana are Youth Opportunity Center, Greater Clark County Schools Virtual Academy and Booker T Washington Alt 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 15% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Alternative Public Schools in Indiana (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Greater Clark County Schools Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2710 E 10th St
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4837
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4837
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Booker T Washington Alt School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3707 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 136 students
Rank: n/an/a
Allen Co Youth Services Center
Alternative School
11805 Lima Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 449-3561
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 449-3561
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Indiana Gateway Alternative School
Alternative School
220 Ettel Lane
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-7753
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-7753
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
1000 S Michigan Ave
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-5437
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-5437
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Services Center
Alternative School
18006 Cumberland Road
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 776-9828
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 776-9828
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
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, Greater Clark County Schools Virtual Academy and Booker T Washington Alt School.
How many alternative public schools are located in Indiana?
8 alternative public schools are located in Indiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Indiana alternative public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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