For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 2,256 students in 46205, IN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 46205, IN are Excel Center - Michigan Street, Avondale Meadows Middle School and Charles A Tindley Accelerated School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 46205 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in 46205, IN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 46205, IN Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excel Center - Michigan Street
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1635 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3910
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3910
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Avondale Meadows Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3980 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-3363
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-3363
Gr: 5-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Charles A Tindley Accelerated School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3960 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Gr: 7-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Tindley Genesis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4020 Meadows Pkwy
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Gr: K-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Avondale Meadows Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3980 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 803-3182
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 803-3182
Gr: K-4 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Louis B Russell Jr School 48
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3445 N Central
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4248
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4248
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center - Meadows
Charter School
3919 Meadows Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3750
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 524-3750
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 46205, IN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 46205, IN include Excel Center - Michigan Street, Avondale Meadows Middle School and Charles A Tindley Accelerated School.
How many public charter schools are located in 46205?
7 public charter schools are located in 46205.
What is the racial composition of students in 46205?
46205 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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