Top 10 Best Lake County Public Charter Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public charter schools serving 7,246 students in Lake County, IN.
The top ranked public charter schools in Lake County, IN are Hammond Of Science & Tech, Gary Middle College and Steel City Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, IN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 27% statewide average). Charter schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Lake County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hammond Of Science & Tech
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
33 Muenich Ct
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 852-0500
Grades: 6-12
| 536 students
Rank: #22.
Gary Middle College
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
131 East 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 888-7120
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: #33.
Steel City Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2650 W 35th Avenue
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 750-1010
Grades: K-12
| 412 students
Rank: #44.
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 E Chicago Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 392-3650
Grades: K-8
| 418 students
Rank: #55.
Aspire Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4900 W 15th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-7400
Grades: K-8
| 663 students
Rank: #66.
Higher Institute Of Arts & Tech
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5861 Harrison Street
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 359-1522
Grades: K-8
| 225 students
Rank: #77.
21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
556 Washington St
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-9339
Grades: K-12
| 1,329 students
Rank: #88.
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3401 W 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-3100
Grades: K-12
| 825 students
Rank: #99.
Gary Lighthouse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
725 Clark Road
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-9583
Grades: K-12
| 1,196 students
Rank: #1010.
Charter School Of The Dunes
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 East Melton Rd
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 939-9690
Grades: K-8
| 700 students
Rank: #1111.
East Chicago Lighthouse
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3916 Pulaski
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 378-7450
Grades: K-8
| 491 students
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center - Gary
Charter School
4610 W Ridge Road
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 789-5236
Grades: 11-12
| 120 students
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center - Hammond
Charter School
3438 169th Street
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 844-1911
Grades: 11-12
| 166 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lake County, IN

Lake County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1327 Arizona St
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-4624
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
3757 W 21st Ave
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 977-2139
Grades: K-6
| 437 students
1430 W 23rd Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 977-2119
Grades: 7-8
| 435 students
4581 Fillmore St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6336
Grades: K-6
| 468 students
2400 Cardinal Dr
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4077
Grades: 5-7
| 719 students
600 E 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6330
Grades: K-6
| 397 students
5701 W 7th Ave
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 977-2162
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
7403 Cline Ave
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-8614
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
2460 Vermillion St
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1360
Grades: 1-6
| 153 students
2540 Pk St
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1656
Grades: 6
| 100 students
711 Chase St
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 977-2126
Grades: 7-12
| 104 students
1238 Michigan St
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2461
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
3720 Pierce St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6345
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1670 175th St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7328
Grades: 6-12
| 1,490 students
2065 Mississippi St
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6569
Grades: K-8
| 143 students
920 E 19th Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6581
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
8001 Harrison Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-7303
Grades: PK
| 161 students
1345 N Broad St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 838-4214
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
6111 W Ridge Rd
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 838-1819
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
2545 W 19th Pl
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 977-2142
Grades: 5-6
| 382 students
3551 Block Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4180
Grades: K-6
| 258 students
201 North Griffith Blvd
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4975
Grades: K-6
| 163 students
4030 W 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 888-7120
Grades: 10-12
| 118 students
1921 Davis Ave
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-3522
Grades: 6-12
| 1,254 students
2535 Virginia St
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6545
Grades: K-6
| 556 students
600 N Raymond St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4280
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
7201 West 25th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 844-2255
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
524 Garfield St
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 886-1445
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1356 Harrison Blvd
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6577
Grades: K-6
| 470 students
4735 Arthur Street
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-3390
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
5700 W 15th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-2136
Grades: K-4
| 574 students
6401 Hemlock Ave
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 881-3610
Grades: K-6
| 351 students
1301 E 43rd Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6342
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
1245 N River Dr
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7357
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
601 Jackson St
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-6570
Grades: K-6
| 344 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Lake County, IN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Lake County, IN include Hammond Of Science & Tech, Gary Middle College and Steel City Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Lake County, IN?
13 public charter schools are located in Lake County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County, IN?
Lake County, IN public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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