For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,491 students in 46406, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 46406, IN are Aspire Charter Academy, Gary Lighthouse Charter School and Thea Bowman Leadership Academy. 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 12% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), 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 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 46406, IN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aspire Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4900 W 15th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-7400
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-7400
Gr: K-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Gary Lighthouse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
725 Clark Road
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-9583
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-9583
Gr: K-12 | 1,066 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3401 W 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-3100
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-3100
Gr: K-12 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
46406, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4030 W 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 888-7120
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 888-7120
Gr: 10-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
7201 West 25th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 844-2255
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 844-2255
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
5700 W 15th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-2136
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-2136
Gr: K-4 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
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, Gary Lighthouse Charter School and Thea Bowman Leadership Academy.
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 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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