For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 707 students in Porter County, IN. The top ranked public charter schools in Porter County, IN are Discovery Charter School and Neighbors' New Vistas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Porter County, IN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in Porter County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Porter County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Canonie Dr
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-9800
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-9800
Grades: K-8
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
Neighbors' New Vistas High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Us Highway 6
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 850-4448
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 850-4448
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Porter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
653 Hayes Leonard Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3060
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3060
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Porter County, IN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Porter County, IN include Discovery Charter School and Neighbors' New Vistas High School. Porter County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public charter schools are located in Porter County, IN?
2 public charter schools are located in Porter County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Porter County, IN?
Porter County, IN public charter schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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