Paramount Schools of Excellence is proud to celebrate another milestone in academic achievement! Five Paramount campuses have earned top 10 positions in Indiana's charter school rankings in the 2027 Best Elementary and Middle Schools report from U.S. News & World Report, released October 20, 2026.
The rankings recognize outstanding academic performance across Indiana, highlighting schools that demonstrate strong student achievement in reading and mathematics. This year's results reflect Paramount's continued commitment to providing high-quality, tuition-free public education to students and families across the state.
Five Paramount Campuses Earn Top 10 Recognition
Paramount schools earned six top 10 rankings across Indiana's charter elementary and middle school categories:
| Paramount School | 2027 Indiana Charter School Ranking |
|---|---|
| Paramount Brookside | #1 Charter Middle School |
| Paramount Brookside | #2 Charter Elementary School |
| Paramount Cottage Home | #3 Charter Elementary School |
| Paramount Englewood | #5 Charter Middle School |
| Paramount Lafayette | #7 Charter Middle School |
| Paramount South Bend | #10 Charter Middle School |
Paramount Brookside leads the way as Indiana's #1 charter middle school, while also earning the #2 position among charter elementary schools.
Paramount Cottage Home secured the #3 ranking among charter elementary schools, and Paramount Englewood earned the #5 position among charter middle schools.
This year's rankings also mark an exciting milestone for two of our campuses. Paramount Lafayette and Paramount South Bend earned their first appearances in the rankings, placing #7 and #10, respectively, among Indiana's charter middle schools.
These achievements highlight the dedication of our students, educators, school leaders, and families throughout the Paramount network.
Recognizing Academic Excellence Across Indiana
The 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings evaluated approximately 46,000 public elementary schools and more than 24,000 public middle schools nationwide.
Schools were evaluated using student performance in reading and mathematics, with consideration given to student backgrounds and achievement on state assessments. The rankings provide families with information about academic performance and school effectiveness, including separate statewide rankings for public charter schools.
For Paramount, these results reinforce the importance of maintaining high academic expectations while providing students with the resources, support, and learning experiences they need to succeed.
One Mission. A Growing Legacy of Excellence.
At Paramount Schools of Excellence, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to thrive in a supportive, academically challenging environment.
From our first campus at Paramount Brookside to our growing network of schools across Indiana, our mission remains the same: to empower students through academic excellence, innovative learning, and meaningful community connections.
We are grateful to the teachers, staff, school leaders, students, and families whose hard work and commitment make achievements like these possible.
Congratulations to all five Paramount campuses on this outstanding recognition!
To learn more about the rankings, read the October 20 IndyStar report.
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