For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 631 students in Vanderburgh County, IN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Vanderburgh County, IN are Signature School Inc and Joshua Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vanderburgh County, IN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in Vanderburgh County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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 Vanderburgh County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Signature School Inc
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
610 Main St
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 421-1820
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 421-1820
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Joshua Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1230 E Illinois St
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 401-6300
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 401-6300
Gr: K-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center Of Evansville Southeast
Charter School
5001 Washington Ave
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 474-2229
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 474-2229
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Indiana Agriculture & Technology School - Usi Campus
Charter School
8600 University Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47712
(317) 975-2746
Evansville, IN 47712
(317) 975-2746
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Vanderburgh County, IN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Vanderburgh County, IN include Signature School Inc and Joshua Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Vanderburgh County?
2 public charter schools are located in Vanderburgh County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vanderburgh County?
Vanderburgh County public charter schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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