For the 2025 school year, there are 84 charter public elementary schools serving 38,459 students in Indiana.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Indiana are Paramount Cottage Home, Seven Oaks Classical School and The Bloomington Project School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indiana charter public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Indiana (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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%
Rank: #2121.
Victory College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1780 Sloan Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 351-1534
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 351-1534
Gr: K-12 | 1,024 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2222.
Christel House Academy South
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2717 S East St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4690
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4690
Gr: K-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2323.
Pla At George H Fisher School 93
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7151 E 35th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4293
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4293
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Mays Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
929 E South Street
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5577
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5577
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2525.
Aspire Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4900 W 15th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-7400
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-7400
Gr: K-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #2626.
Otwell Miller Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9958 East County Road 150 N
Otwell, IN 47564
(812) 354-0800
Otwell, IN 47564
(812) 354-0800
Gr: K-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2727.
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1402 E Chicago Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 392-3650
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 392-3650
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #2828.
In Math & Science Academy - North
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7435 N Keystone Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-7300
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-7300
Gr: K-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
Bethel Park Elementary Piloted Schools
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2710 Bethel Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 438-5426
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 438-5426
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Emma Donnan Elementary And Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1202 E Troy Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4272
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4272
Gr: K-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Lawrence County Independent Schools
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
223 Old Farm Road
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 277-9803
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 277-9803
Gr: K-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3232.
Dynamic Minds Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8350 Craig St
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(260) 665-4600
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(260) 665-4600
Gr: K-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3333.
Dugger Union Community School Corp
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7356 East County Road 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-7109
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-7109
Gr: K-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #3434.
Success Academy Primary School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3408 Ardmore Trail
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 299-9800
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 299-9800
Gr: K-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Damar Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5125 Decatur Blvd Ste D
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 455-2400
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 455-2400
Gr: K-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public elementary schools in Indiana?
The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Indiana include Paramount Cottage Home, Seven Oaks Classical School and The Bloomington Project School.
How many charter public elementary schools are located in Indiana?
84 charter public elementary schools are located in Indiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Indiana charter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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