For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 536 students in Chesterton, IN.
The top-ranked public charter school in Chesterton, IN is Discovery Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterton, IN public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in Chesterton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Chesterton, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Chesterton, IN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Chesterton, IN include Discovery Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Chesterton?
1 public charter schools are located in Chesterton.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterton?
Chesterton public charter schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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