For the 2025 school year, there are 124 charter public schools serving 52,216 students in Indiana.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in Indiana are Signature School Inc, Paramount Cottage Home and Herron High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indiana charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Charter Public Schools in Indiana (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Paramount Cottage Home
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1203 E St. Clair Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(463) 231-2880
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(463) 231-2880
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Herron High School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Gr: 9-12 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Seven Oaks Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 East Association Street
Ellettsville, IN 47429
(812) 935-5003
Ellettsville, IN 47429
(812) 935-5003
Gr: K-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
The Bloomington Project School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
349 S Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 558-0041
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 558-0041
Gr: K-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Paramount Brookside
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3020 Nowland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Gr: K-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Paramount Englewood
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1849 E Pleasant Run S Pkwy Dri
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 741-9589
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 741-9589
Gr: 5-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Renaissance Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4093 W Us Hwy 20
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 878-8711
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 878-8711
Gr: K-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Christel House Dors
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2717 S East St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4686
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4686
Gr: 9-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Excel Center - Anderson
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
630 Nichols Ave
Anderson, IN 46016
(317) 524-3930
Anderson, IN 46016
(317) 524-3930
Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Excel Center For Adult Learners
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1635 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3910
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3910
Gr: 9-12 | 1,285 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
The Hope Academy Inc.
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3919 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 572-9440
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 572-9440
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Excel Center - Richmond
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1215 S 'j' St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 524-3734
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 524-3734
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Canonie Dr
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-9800
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-9800
Gr: K-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Geist Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6058 W 900 N
Mccordsville, IN 46055
(317) 335-1158
Mccordsville, IN 46055
(317) 335-1158
Gr: K-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
The Nature School Of Central Indiana
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6102 Boy Scout Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 721-7282
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 721-7282
Gr: K-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1717.
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
635 S Lafayette Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601
(765) 494-7872
South Bend, IN 46601
(765) 494-7872
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1818.
Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 832-1200
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 832-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1919.
In Math & Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4575 W 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 298-0025
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 298-0025
Gr: K-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Rock Creek Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Diefenbach Ln
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-9271
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-9271
Gr: K-12 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2121.
Believe Circle City High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2540 North Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 296-1954
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 296-1954
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Herron-riverside High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3010 N. White River Parkway Ea
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 231-0010
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 231-0010
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2323.
Paramount Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1203 E St Clair St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 519-4588
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 519-4588
Gr: K-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Excel Center - Muncie
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1023 W Jackson St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(765) 283-0916
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(765) 283-0916
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Excel Center - Shelbyville
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 North Harrison Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 524-4430
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 524-4430
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2626.
Career Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Crescent Circle
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 299-9800
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 299-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2727.
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4002 N Franklin Road
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 721-8515
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 721-8515
Gr: K-7 | 338 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Irvington Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5751 E University Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-5359
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-5359
Gr: K-12 | 328 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2929.
Excel Center - West
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6000 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 524-4005
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 524-4005
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
Community Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4102 St Joseph Rd
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 948-1000
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 948-1000
Gr: PK-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3131.
Indiana Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6640 Intech Blvd - Suite 101
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 550-3188
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 550-3188
Gr: K-12 | 5,475 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3232.
Ace Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5326 Hillside Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 744-9847
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 744-9847
Gr: K-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33 Muenich Ct
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 852-0500
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 852-0500
Gr: 6-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3434.
Avondale Meadows Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3980 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-3363
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-3363
Gr: 5-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6640 Intech Boulevard - Ste 10
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 732-7790
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 732-7790
Gr: 6-12 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public schools in Indiana?
The top ranked charter public schools in Indiana include Signature School Inc, Paramount Cottage Home and Herron High School.
How many charter public schools are located in Indiana?
124 charter public schools are located in Indiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Indiana charter public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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