For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 727 students in Hammond, IN.
The top ranked public charter school in Hammond, IN is Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hammond, IN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in Hammond have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Hammond, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33 Muenich Ct
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 852-0500
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 852-0500
Grades: 6-12
| 551 students
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center - Hammond
Charter School
3438 169th Street
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 844-1911
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 844-1911
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Hammond, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1238 Michigan St
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2461
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2461
Grades: K-5
| 257 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
856 Sibley St
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2472
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2472
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
3105 173rd St
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7347
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7347
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Hammond, IN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Hammond, IN include Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical.
How many public charter schools are located in Hammond?
2 public charter schools are located in Hammond.
What is the racial composition of students in Hammond?
Hammond public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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