For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,489 students in 46406, IN.
The top ranked public schools in 46406, IN are Aspire Charter Academy, Thea Bowman Leadership Academy and West Side Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 46406 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 46406, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46406, IN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aspire Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4900 W 15th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-7400
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-7400
Grades: K-8
| 576 students
Rank: #22.
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3401 W 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-3100
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-3100
Grades: K-12
| 849 students
Rank: #33.
West Side Leadership Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9th & Gerry St
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 413-9870
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 413-9870
Grades: 9-12
| 998 students
Rank: #44.
Gary Lighthouse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
725 Clark Road
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-9583
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-9583
Grades: K-12
| 1,066 students
46406, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4030 W 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 888-7120
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 888-7120
Grades: 10-12
| 118 students
7201 West 25th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 844-2255
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 844-2255
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
5700 W 15th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-2136
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-2136
Grades: K-4
| 574 students
725 Clark Rd
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-9583
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-9583
Grades: K-11
| 613 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 46406, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 46406, IN include Aspire Charter Academy, Thea Bowman Leadership Academy and West Side Leadership Academy.
How many public schools are located in 46406?
4 public schools are located in 46406.
What is the racial composition of students in 46406?
46406 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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