A School Designed Just for Your Child

We’re rethinking school in Indiana.

Your child deserves something smaller, more personalized, and built around real relationships. At Indiana Microschool Collaborative, your child isn’t one of hundreds. They’re deeply known, supported, and given the freedom to learn in ways that work best for them.

What is Indiana Microschool Collaborative?

We’re a free, public charter school — but not the kind you’re used to.

We operate small-group microschools in communities across Indiana. Each location serves 20–75 students in a warm, welcoming space led by experienced educators who truly know each child. At Indiana Microschool Collaborative, your child won’t fall through the cracks. They’ll be seen, supported, and challenged in a school that adapts to their needs.

Our Mission

To create and support innovative, personalized microschools that transform education and expand meaningful school choice across Indiana.

Our Vision

We envision a future where every Hoosier student attends a school that feels like it was designed just for them—because it was.

Our Approach

We don’t prescribe one-size-fits-all instruction. Instead, we provide the structure, tools, and support for each microschool to design a flexible, community-rooted learning environment.

  • Our microschools serve just 20–75 students. Every child gets personal attention and learns in a calm, focused space.

  • Students learn in flexible, mixed-age groups just like the real world. It builds confidence, leadership, and collaboration.

  • We don’t move students forward just because the calendar says so.

    At IMC, students progress based on mastery. That means they get the time, support, or acceleration they need to succeed. We celebrate effort, confidence, curiosity, and persistence—not just test scores.

  • We’re not just preparing students for graduation—we’re preparing them for life.

    From early career exploration to high school internships, IMC integrates career-connected learning throughout every phase. Students design personalized plans for college, careers, the military, or entrepreneurship with real-world skills to back them up.

  • Learning should feel energizing, not exhausting.

    At IMC, joy shows up in curious questions, real-world projects, and a school day that feels exciting, not scripted. When students feel safe, challenged, and connected, joy becomes a natural part of their growth.

  • Every child is deeply known—by name, by strength, and by dream.

    In our microschools, strong relationships are at the center. Students are supported by a tight-knit team of educators, mentors, and peers who know them, believe in them, and help them thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

  • We’re a tuition-free public school open to all Indiana families. No cost. Just a better fit for your child.

“We just need something different.”

We hear that all the time from parents who feel like something is missing. Some students need more flexibility. Some need more challenge. Some need to be seen for who they are.

We built IMC for all of them.

  • For the quiet child who gets lost in a big class

  • For the advanced learner who’s ready to move faster

  • For the student who needs extra support, a fresh start, or a more caring place to learn

At Indiana Microschool Collaborative, students don’t just go to school. They build confidence, discover their interests, and learn how to thrive.