Top 10 Best Indianapolis Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 67 public charter schools serving 31,560 students in Indianapolis, IN.
The top ranked public charter schools in Indianapolis, IN are Paramount Cottage Home, Paramount Brookside and Paramount Englewood. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indianapolis, IN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in Indianapolis have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Indianapolis, IN (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paramount Cottage Home
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1203 E St. Clair Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 671-1229
Grades: K-4
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Paramount Brookside
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3020 Nowland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Grades: K-8
| 803 students
Rank: #33.
Paramount Englewood
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1849 E Pleasant Run S Pkwy Dri
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 741-9589
Grades: 5-8
| 233 students
Rank: #44.
Herron High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 231-0010
Grades: 9-12
| 995 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Believe Circle City High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2540 North Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 296-1954
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Christel House Dors
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2717 S East St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4686
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Excel Center For Adult Learners
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1635 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3910
Grades: 9-12
| 1,219 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
The Hope Academy Inc
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3919 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 572-9440
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #99.
The Nature School Of Central Indiana
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6102 Boy Scout Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 721-7282
Grades: K-8
| 142 students
Rank: #1010.
Purdue Polytechnic High Sch North
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1405 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 832-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
Rank: #1111.
In Math & Science Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4575 W 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 298-0025
Grades: K-8
| 539 students
Rank: #1212.
Irvington Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6705 E Julian Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-5359
Grades: K-12
| 959 students
Rank: #1313.
Indiana Connections Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6640 Intech Blvd - Ste 250
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 550-3188
Grades: K-12
| 5,784 students
Rank: #1414.
Avondale Meadows Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3980 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-3363
Grades: 5-8
| 192 students
Rank: #1515.
Christel House Academy South
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2717 S East St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4690
Grades: K-8
| 468 students
Rank: #1616.
Excel Center - Lafayette Square
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 524-4005
Grades: 9-12
| 347 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3029 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 832-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Riverside High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2916 W 30th St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 231-0010
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
Rank: #1919.
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4002 N Franklin Road
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 721-8515
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Rank: #2020.
Paramount Online Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1203 E St Clair St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 519-4588
Grades: K-8
| 166 students
Rank: #2121.
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6640 Intech Boulevard - Ste 25
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 732-7790
Grades: 6-12
| 745 students
Rank: #2222.
Pla At George H Fisher School 93
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7151 E 35th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4293
Grades: K-6
| 369 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Geo Next Generation Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4010 N Sherman Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 608-6220
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
In Math & Science Academy - North
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7435 N Keystone Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259-7300
Grades: K-12
| 631 students
Rank: #2525.
Christel House Watanabe Manual High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2405 Madison Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 226-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
Rank: #2626.
Victory College Prep Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1780 Sloan Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 351-1534
Grades: K-12
| 902 students
Rank: #2727.
Tindley Genesis Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4020 Meadows Pkwy
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Grades: K-6
| 420 students
Rank: #2828.
Emma Donnan Elementary And Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 E Troy Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4272
Grades: K-8
| 330 students
Rank: #2929.
Andrew J Brown Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 N German Church Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 891-0730
Grades: K-8
| 604 students
Rank: #3030.
Indy Steam Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4020 N Sherman Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 556-2307
Grades: K-6
| 163 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Ace Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5326 Hillside Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 744-9847
Grades: K-5
| 149 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Dynamic Minds Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8350 Craig St
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(260) 665-4600
Grades: K-12
| 106 students
Rank: #3333.
Charles A Tindley Accelerated School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3960 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Grades: 7-12
| 391 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Bethel Park Elementary Piloted Schools
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2710 Bethel Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 438-5426
Grades: K-6
| 207 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Damar Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5125 Decatur Blvd Ste D
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 455-2400
Grades: K-12
| 179 students
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(317) 226-3961
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4116
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
4050 E 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 549-6305
Grades: K-8
| 222 students
4825 N Arlington Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 822-7980
Grades: 9-12
| 769 students
1155 S High Sch Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 244-2438
Grades: 7-9
| 1,309 students
6550 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4292
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 604 students
1115 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 693-5700
Grades: 8
| 59 students
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 921-7497
Grades: 6-12
| 137 students
5435 West Pike Plaza Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 808-8749
Grades: 6-12
| 218 students
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 677-1950
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
7300 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 545-2614
Grades: PK-K
| 381 students
545 East 19th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4227
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
Children's Bureau (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
02115 N Central Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 808-333
Grades: 2-6
| 6 students
55 North Tibbs Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 783-4722
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
1301 E 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-3961
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
6501 Sunnyside Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 964-6400
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
10925 E Prospect St
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 869-1327
Grades: 5-6
| 595 students
1140 Dr M Luther King Jr St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
5125 Decatur Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 856-0900
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
9511 Angola Ct
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 706-9478
Grades: 11
| 14 students
3202 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4211
Grades: K-6
| 141 students
1002 W 25th St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 226-4242
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1202 East Troy Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 217-1979
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2540 N Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 536-1026
Grades: 6-12
| 186 students
2424 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2424 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 925-4231
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
2815 English Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4221
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
4501 E 32nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 226-4363
Grades: 7-8
| 351 students
7620 Edgewood Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 862-2446
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3725 N Kiel Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 226-4108
Grades: 9-11
| 165 students
7151 E 35th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 226-4293
Grades: K-6
| 434 students
2215 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 693-5555
Grades: 8
| 127 students
7535 Harcourt Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 259-5458
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
2710 Bethel Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4264
Grades: PK-6
| 339 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Indianapolis, IN include Paramount Cottage Home, Paramount Brookside and Paramount Englewood.
How many public charter schools are located in Indianapolis?
67 public charter schools are located in Indianapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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