For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 202 students in Jefferson County, IN.
The top ranked public charter school in Jefferson County, IN is Canaan Community Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, IN public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canaan Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8775 N Canaan Main St
Canaan, IN 47224
(812) 839-0003
Canaan, IN 47224
(812) 839-0003
Grades: K-8
| 202 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7045 West Main St
Dupont, IN 47231
(812) 273-8520
Dupont, IN 47231
(812) 273-8520
Grades: K-5
| 116 students
800 Lanier Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
419 East St
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8524
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8524
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
800 Bus Stop Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-6154
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-6154
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2325 Cherry Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8528
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8528
Grades: PK
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Jefferson County, IN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Jefferson County, IN include Canaan Community Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Jefferson County?
1 public charter schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public charter schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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