For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 212 students in Bedford, IN.
The top-ranked public charter school in Bedford, IN is Lawrence County Independent Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford, IN public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in Bedford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Bedford, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence County Independent Schools
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
223 Old Farm Road
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 277-9803
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 277-9803
Gr: K-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Bedford, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Englewood School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3203 Washington Ave
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-8876
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-8876
Gr: K-11 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Bedford, IN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Bedford, IN include Lawrence County Independent Schools.
How many public charter schools are located in Bedford?
1 public charter schools are located in Bedford.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford?
Bedford public charter schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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