For the 2026 school year, there are 8 online public elementary schools serving 15,130 students in Indiana.
Indiana online public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public Elementary Schools in Indiana (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indiana Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6640 Intech Blvd - Suite 101
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 550-3188
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 550-3188
Gr: K-12 | 5,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6640 Intech Boulevard - Ste 10
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 732-7790
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 732-7790
Gr: 6-12 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Options Indiana
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18077 River Rd
Noblesville, IN 46062
(765) 621-0832
Noblesville, IN 46062
(765) 621-0832
Gr: 6-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Indiana Gateway Digital Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Ettel Lane
Clarksville, IN 47129
(844) 743-4437
Clarksville, IN 47129
(844) 743-4437
Gr: K-12 | 5,318 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Vigo Virtual School Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3707 S 7th
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4216
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4216
Gr: K-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Indiana Digital Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8707 W Hwy Us 36
Modoc, IN 47358
(765) 204-2224
Modoc, IN 47358
(765) 204-2224
Gr: K-6 | 2,125 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
South Bend Virtual School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
740 North Eddy St
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-6169
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-6169
Gr: K-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4352 Mitthoeffer Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46235
(317) 939-3787
Indianapolis, IN 46235
(317) 939-3787
Gr: K-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public elementary schools are offered in Indiana?
8 online public elementary schools are available for Indiana students.
What is the racial composition of online public elementary schools students in Indiana?
Indiana online public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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