Best Howard County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 383 students in Howard County, IN.
The top-ranked public charter school in Howard County, IN is Excel Center - Kokomo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, IN public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Howard County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excel Center - Kokomo
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W Superior St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(317) 524-3642
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Howard County, IN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Howard County, IN include Excel Center - Kokomo.
How many public charter schools are located in Howard County?
1 public charter schools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public charter schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).

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