For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,632 students in 46324, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 195 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 46324, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 46324, IN are Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Frank O'bannon Elementary School and Thomas A Edison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 46324 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 46324, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46324, IN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6940 Northcote Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7353
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7353
Grades: PK-6
| 415 students
Rank: #22.
Frank O'bannon Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1317 173rd St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7360
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7360
Grades: PK-6
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7025 Madison Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2464
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2464
Grades: PK-6
| 634 students
Rank: #44.
Lew Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6235 Jefferson Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2479
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2479
Grades: PK-6
| 450 students
Rank: #55.
Annie Burns-hicks Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 165th St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2477
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2477
Grades: PK-6
| 626 students
46324, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1670 175th St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7328
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7328
Grades: 6-12
| 1,490 students
1245 N River Dr
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7357
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7357
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
6416 Hohman Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2469
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2469
Grades: PK-6
| 267 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 46324, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 46324, IN include Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Frank O'bannon Elementary School and Thomas A Edison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 46324?
5 public schools are located in 46324.
What percentage of students in 46324 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 46324 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 46324?
46324 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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