For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 434 students in 46409, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 46409, IN are Gary Virtual Academy and Bailly Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 46409 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 46409, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46409, IN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gary Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 E 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 881-5466
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 881-5466
Gr: K-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Bailly Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4621 Georgia St
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6326
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6326
Gr: 6-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Gary Career Center
Vocational School
1800 E 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 962-7571
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 962-7571
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student
46409, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 E 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6330
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6330
Gr: K-6 | 397 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1301 E 43rd Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6342
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6342
Gr: K-5 | 408 students
5050 Vermont St
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6333
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6333
Gr: K-4 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Martin Luther King School Alternative (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1800 East 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 963-2085
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 963-2085
Gr: 9-12
1800 East 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 963-2901
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 963-2901
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 46409, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 46409, IN include Gary Virtual Academy and Bailly Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 46409?
3 public elementary schools are located in 46409.
What is the racial composition of students in 46409?
46409 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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