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Best Indiana Alternative Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 alternative public middle schools serving 264 students in Indiana.
The top-ranked alternative public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Indiana (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Youth Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3700 W Kilgore Ave
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2710 E 10th St
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 288-4837
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Booker T Washington Alt School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3707 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
The Academy At Logansport Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2815 E Market St
Logansport, IN 46947
(574) 722-2912
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Allen Co Youth Services Center
Alternative School
11805 Lima Rd
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
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
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Indiana?
The top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Indiana include Youth Opportunity Center, Greater Clark County Schools Virtual Academy and Booker T Washington Alt School.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Indiana?
7 alternative public middle schools are located in Indiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Indiana alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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