For the 2026 school year, there are 8 charter public preschools serving 3,243 students in Indiana.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public preschools in Indiana are Community Montessori, Mays Community Academy and Phalen At Francis Scott Key 103. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indiana charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Preschools in Indiana (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
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-6 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Phalen At Francis Scott Key 103
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3920 Baker Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 226-4103
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 226-4103
Gr: PK-6 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Louis B Russell Jr School 48
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3445 N Central
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4248
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4248
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Inspire Academy - A School Of Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 E 16th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 216-7980
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 216-7980
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Charter School Of The Dunes
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7300 East Melton Rd
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 939-9690
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 939-9690
Gr: PK-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Irvington Community Elementary School
Charter School
6705 E. Julian Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-3770
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-3770
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Springville Community Academy
Charter School
126 Brick Street
Springville, IN 47462
(812) 508-6078
Springville, IN 47462
(812) 508-6078
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked charter public preschools in Indiana?
The top-ranked charter public preschools in Indiana include Community Montessori, Mays Community Academy and Phalen At Francis Scott Key 103.
How many charter public preschools are located in Indiana?
8 charter public preschools are located in Indiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Indiana charter public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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