For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,914 students in 46406, IN.
The top ranked public schools in 46406, IN are West Side Leadership Academy, Aspire Charter Academy and Thea Bowman Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 46406 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 46406, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46406, IN Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Side Leadership Academy
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9th & Gerry St
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 413-9870
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 413-9870
Grades: 9-12
| 1,230 students
Rank: #22.
Aspire Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 8% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4900 W 15th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-7400
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-7400
Grades: K-8
| 663 students
Rank: #33.
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
Charter School
Math: 3% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3401 W 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-3100
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-3100
Grades: K-12
| 825 students
Rank: #44.
Gary Lighthouse Charter School
Charter School
Math: 3% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
725 Clark Road
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-9583
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-9583
Grades: K-12
| 1,196 students
46406, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gary Middle College West (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4030 W 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 888-7120
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 888-7120
Grades: 10-12
| 118 students
7201 West 25th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 844-2255
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 844-2255
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
5700 W 15th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-2136
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-2136
Grades: K-4
| 574 students
West Gary Lighthouse (Closed 2014)
Charter School
725 Clark Rd
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-9583
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-9583
Grades: K-11
| 613 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 46406, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 46406, IN include West Side Leadership Academy, Aspire Charter Academy and Thea Bowman Leadership Academy.
How many public schools are located in 46406, IN?
4 public schools are located in 46406, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in 46406, IN?
46406, IN public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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