For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 674 students in 46403, IN.
The top-ranked public charter school in 46403, IN is Charter School Of The Dunes. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 46403 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in 46403, IN 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 68% (majority Black).
Best 46403, IN Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charter School Of The Dunes
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7300 East Melton Rd
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 939-9690
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 939-9690
Gr: K-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
46403, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1327 Arizona St
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-4624
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-4624
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Minority enrollment: 98%
6401 Hemlock Ave
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 881-3610
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 881-3610
Gr: K-6 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
301 Parke St
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-1750
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-1750
Gr: K-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
6070 Miller Ave
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 979-9236
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 979-9236
Gr: 5-11 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
8837 Pottawatomie Tr
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-1179
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-1179
Gr: K-6 | 529 students Minority enrollment: 95%
210 N Grand Blvd
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-1161
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-1161
Gr: 9-12 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
210 N Grand Blvd
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 321-8555
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 321-8555
Gr: 6-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 46403, IN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 46403, IN include Charter School Of The Dunes.
How many public charter schools are located in 46403?
1 public charter schools are located in 46403.
What is the racial composition of students in 46403?
46403 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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