For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7045 West Main St
Dupont, IN 47231
(812) 273-8520
Dupont, IN 47231
(812) 273-8520
Gr: K-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
800 Lanier Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
419 East St
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8524
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8524
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
800 Bus Stop Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-6154
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-6154
Gr: 9-12
2325 Cherry Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8528
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8528
Gr: PK | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 90:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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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