For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 445 students in 46408, IN.
The top ranked public charter school in 46408, IN is Steel City Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 46408 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in 46408, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 46408, IN Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steel City Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2650 W 35th Avenue
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 750-1010
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 750-1010
Grades: K-12
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center - Gary
Charter School
4610 W Ridge Road
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 789-5236
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 789-5236
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
46408, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4581 Fillmore St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6336
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6336
Grades: K-6
| 468 students
3720 Pierce St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6345
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6345
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
The Ensweiler Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6111 W Ridge Rd
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 838-1819
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 838-1819
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
4735 Arthur Street
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-3390
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-3390
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
415 West 45th Ave
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6305
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6305
Grades: 7-12
| 713 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 46408, IN?
The top ranked public charter schools in 46408, IN include Steel City Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 46408?
2 public charter schools are located in 46408.
What is the racial composition of students in 46408?
46408 public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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