For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 783 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 15% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 20%), 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 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Hammond, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33 Muenich Ct
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 852-0500
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 852-0500
Gr: 6-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center - Hammond
Charter School
3438 169th Street
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 844-1911
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 844-1911
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Hammond, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1238 Michigan St
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2461
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2461
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
1670 175th St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7328
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7328
Gr: 6-12 | 1,490 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
1245 N River Dr
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7357
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7357
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Minority enrollment: 29%
6416 Hohman Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2469
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2469
Gr: PK-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
856 Sibley St
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2472
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2472
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3105 173rd St
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7347
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7347
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Minority enrollment: 69%
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 69% (majority Black).
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