Top 10 Best Gary Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 11,343 students in Gary, IN (there are 4 private schools, serving 527 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Gary, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Gary, IN are Gary Middle College, West Side Leadership Academy and Calumet New Tech High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gary, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Gary have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Gary, IN Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gary Middle College
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
131 East 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 888-7120
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: #22.
West Side Leadership Academy
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9th & Gerry St
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 413-9870
Grades: 9-12
| 1,230 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Calumet New Tech High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Calhoun St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 838-6990
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #55.
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3601 W 41st Ave
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-0730
Grades: 5-8
| 470 students
Rank: #66.
Longfellow New Tech Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
45th/calhoun Sts
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 923-7004
Grades: K-4
| 466 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Banneker Elementary At Marquette
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6401 Hemlock Ave
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 321-8545
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
Bailly Middle School
Math: 2% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4621 Georgia St
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6326
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
Rank: #1313.
Gary Middle School
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Parke St
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 321-8547
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
Rank: #1414.
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 W 21st Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 944-7301
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School
Math: 5% | Reading: 6%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1320 E 19th Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 881-3600
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: #1717.
Beveridge Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1234 Cleveland St
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 321-8546
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #1818.
Glen Park For Excel In Lrn
Math: 3% | Reading: 5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5002 Madison St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 318-2800
Grades: K-5
| 516 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
Gary Career Center
Vocational School
1800 E 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 962-7571
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gary Virtual Academy
1800 E 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 881-5466
Grades: K-12
| 140 students
Rank: n/an/a
2367 E 21st Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6542
Grades: PK
| 208 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gary, Indiana

Gary, Indiana 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
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
711 Chase St
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 977-2126
Grades: 7-12
| 104 students
3720 Pierce St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6345
Grades: K-6
| n/a 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
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
4030 W 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 888-7120
Grades: 10-12
| 118 students
2535 Virginia St
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6545
Grades: K-6
| 556 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
601 Jackson St
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-6570
Grades: K-6
| 344 students
1900 W 7th Ave
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 886-6580
Grades: K-6
| 333 students
301 Parke St
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-1750
Grades: K-6
| 475 students
5050 Vermont St
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6333
Grades: K-4
| 443 students
6070 Miller Ave
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 979-9236
Grades: 5-11
| 298 students
415 West 45th Ave
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6305
Grades: 7-12
| 713 students
1988 Polk St
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6572
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1800 East 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 963-2085
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1800 East 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 963-2901
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
8837 Pottawatomie Tr
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-1179
Grades: K-6
| 529 students
660 Rhode Island St
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-6586
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
730 W 25th Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 881-1500
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
2700 W 19th Ave
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 977-2145
Grades: 7-8
| 794 students
725 Clark Rd
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-9583
Grades: K-11
| 613 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Gary, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Gary, IN include Gary Middle College, West Side Leadership Academy and Calumet New Tech High School.
How many public schools are located in Gary, IN?
22 public schools are located in Gary, IN.
What percentage of students in Gary, IN go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Gary, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gary, IN?
Gary, IN public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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