For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,595 students in 46406, IN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 46406, IN are Aspire Charter Academy, Gary Lighthouse Charter School and Thea Bowman Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 46406 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in 46406, IN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 46406, IN Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aspire Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4900 W 15th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-7400
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-7400
Gr: K-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Gary Lighthouse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
725 Clark Road
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-9583
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-9583
Gr: K-12 | 1,138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3401 W 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-3100
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-3100
Gr: K-12 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
46406, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4030 W 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 888-7120
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 888-7120
Gr: 10-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
7201 West 25th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 844-2255
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 844-2255
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
5700 W 15th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-2136
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-2136
Gr: K-4 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 46406, IN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 46406, IN include Aspire Charter Academy, Gary Lighthouse Charter School and Thea Bowman Leadership Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 46406?
3 public charter schools are located in 46406.
What is the racial composition of students in 46406?
46406 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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