For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,633 students in 46406, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 46406, IN are Aspire Charter Academy, Thea Bowman Leadership Academy and Gary Lighthouse Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 46406 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 46406, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 46406, IN Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aspire Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 666 students
Rank: #22.
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 840 students
Rank: #33.
Gary Lighthouse Charter School
Magnet School
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
| 1,127 students
46406, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gary Middle College West (Closed 2023)
Charter School
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
West Gary Lighthouse (Closed 2014)
Charter School
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 middle schools in 46406, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 46406, IN include Aspire Charter Academy, Thea Bowman Leadership Academy and Gary Lighthouse Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 46406?
3 public middle schools are located in 46406.
What is the racial composition of students in 46406?
46406 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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