For the 2025 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 2,585 students in Indiana.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Indiana are Signature School Inc, Paramount Brookside and Herron High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indiana blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 26% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Indiana (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Signature School Inc
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
610 Main St
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 421-1820
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 421-1820
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Paramount Brookside
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3020 Nowland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Grades: K-8
| 856 students
Rank: #33.
Herron High School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Grades: 9-12
| 998 students
Rank: #44.
Charles A Tindley Accelerated School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3960 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Grades: 7-12
| 353 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Indiana?
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Indiana include Signature School Inc, Paramount Brookside and Herron High School.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Indiana?
4 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Indiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Indiana blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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