For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 434 students in 46409, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 46409, IN are Gary Virtual Academy and Bailly Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 46409 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 46409, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 46409, IN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gary Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 E 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 881-5466
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 881-5466
Grades: K-12
| 59 students
Rank: #22.
Bailly Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4621 Georgia St
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6326
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6326
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gary Career Center
Vocational School
1800 E 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 962-7571
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 962-7571
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
46409, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 E 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6330
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6330
Grades: K-6
| 397 students
1301 E 43rd Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6342
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6342
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
5050 Vermont St
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6333
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6333
Grades: K-4
| 443 students
Martin Luther King School Alternative (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1800 East 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 963-2085
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 963-2085
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1800 East 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 963-2901
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 963-2901
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 46409, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 46409, IN include Gary Virtual Academy and Bailly Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 46409?
3 public middle schools are located in 46409.
What is the racial composition of students in 46409?
46409 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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