For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,362 students in 46402, IN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 46402, IN are Gary Middle College and 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 46402 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in 46402, IN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 46402, IN Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gary Middle College
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
131 East 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 888-7120
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 888-7120
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
556 Washington St
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-9339
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-9339
Gr: K-12 | 1,213 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
46402, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
601 Jackson St
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-6570
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-6570
Gr: K-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
660 Rhode Island St
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-6586
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-6586
Gr: K-5 | 318 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 46402, IN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 46402, IN include Gary Middle College and 21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary.
How many public charter schools are located in 46402?
2 public charter schools are located in 46402.
What is the racial composition of students in 46402?
46402 public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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