For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 998 students in 46403, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 46403, IN are Gary Middle School and Charter School Of The Dunes. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 46403 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 46403, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 46403, IN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gary Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Parke St
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 321-8547
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 321-8547
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Charter School Of The Dunes
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7300 East Melton Rd
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 939-9690
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 939-9690
Grades: K-8
| 674 students
46403, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1327 Arizona St
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-4624
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-4624
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
6401 Hemlock Ave
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 881-3610
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 881-3610
Grades: K-6
| 351 students
301 Parke St
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-1750
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-1750
Grades: K-6
| 475 students
6070 Miller Ave
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 979-9236
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 979-9236
Grades: 5-11
| 298 students
8837 Pottawatomie Tr
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-1179
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-1179
Grades: K-6
| 529 students
210 N Grand Blvd
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-1161
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-1161
Grades: 9-12
| 719 students
210 N Grand Blvd
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 321-8555
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 321-8555
Grades: 6-12
| 526 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 46403, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 46403, IN include Gary Middle School and Charter School Of The Dunes.
How many public middle schools are located in 46403?
2 public middle schools are located in 46403.
What is the racial composition of students in 46403?
46403 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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