For the 2026 school year, there are 6 alternative public elementary schools serving 128 students in Indiana.
The top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Indiana are Youth Opportunity Center, Greater Clark County Schools Virtual Academy and Booker T Washington Alt School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indiana alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Indiana (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Youth Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 W Kilgore Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5223
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5223
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Greater Clark County Schools Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2710 E 10th St
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4837
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4837
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Booker T Washington Alt School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3707 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Allen Co Youth Services Center
Alternative School
11805 Lima Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 449-3561
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 449-3561
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
1000 S Michigan Ave
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-5437
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-5437
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Services Center
Alternative School
18006 Cumberland Road
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 776-9828
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 776-9828
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Indiana?
The top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Indiana include Youth Opportunity Center, Greater Clark County Schools Virtual Academy and Booker T Washington Alt School.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Indiana?
6 alternative public elementary schools are located in Indiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Indiana alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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