Charter schools in Indiana
Indiana has 134 open public charter schools with reported enrollment of 55,577 students in 34 cities, based on 2024–25 federal data.
- Schools
- 134
- Reported students
- 55,577
- Offer high school grades
- 71
- Virtual schools
- 6
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 133 of 134 schools; student–teacher ratios for 127; format for 134. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Find charter schools in Indiana by city
More public charter schools in Indiana
Anderson
- Anderson Preparatory Academy · K–12
- Excel Center - Anderson · 9–12
Bedford
Bloomington
Canaan
- Canaan Community Academy · K–8
Carmel
- Indiana Agriculture and Technology · 7–12
- Options Westfield · 6–12
Clarksville
- Excel Center - Clarksville · 9–12
Columbus
Dugger
East Chicago
Elkhart
- Excel Center - Elkhart · 9–12
- Premier Arts Academy · K–7
Ellettsville
- Seven Oaks Classical School · K–12
Hammond
- Excel Center - Hammond · 9–12
- Hammond Academy of Science & Tech · 6–12
Kokomo
- Excel Center - Kokomo · 9–12
Lafayette
LaPorte
Marion
- Excel Center - Grant County · 9–12
Mays
- Mays Community Academy · Pre-K–6
McCordsville
- Geist Montessori Academy · K–8
Merrillville
Muncie
- Inspire Academy - A Sch of Inquiry · Pre-K–8
New Albany
- Community Montessori · Pre-K–12
Otwell
- Otwell Miller Academy · K–5
Portage
Porter
- Discovery Charter School · K–8
Sellersburg
- Rock Creek Community Academy · K–12
Shelbyville
- Excel Center - Shelbyville · 9–12
Springville
- Springville Community Academy · Pre-K–8
Terre Haute
Frequently asked questions about Indiana charter schools
How many charter schools are in Indiana?
The 2024–25 federal data includes 134 open public charter schools in Indiana, with reported enrollment of 55,577 students across 133 schools reporting enrollment.
How can I find charter schools near me in Indiana?
Browse the city links on this page or use the school search to filter Indiana charter schools by name, city, ZIP code, grade level, and format.
Are charter schools free in Indiana?
Yes. Charter schools in Indiana are public schools and qualifying charter schools cannot charge tuition. Families may still have optional or school-specific costs for transportation, uniforms, meals, activities, or supplies. Confirm current costs and enrollment requirements directly with each school.
What's the difference between a public school and a charter school in Indiana?
Both traditional public schools and charter schools in Indiana are publicly funded and tuition-free. Traditional public schools are generally governed by a local school district, while charter schools operate under an approved charter and have more flexibility in exchange for accountability to their authorizer. Enrollment boundaries, lotteries, programs, and transportation vary, so confirm the details with each school and the Indiana education agency.
Are there virtual charter schools in Indiana?
Federal records identify 6 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools in Indiana. Confirm current learning formats directly with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter schools in Indiana?
No. This is an independent factual directory, not a ranking. Compare the available data and confirm admissions, programs, performance, and current details with schools and official state sources.