Best Public Charter Schools in Hammond, IN (2025-26)

Best Hammond Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 727 students in Hammond, IN.

The top ranked public charter school in Hammond, IN is Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Hammond, IN public charter schools have an score of 15% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 20%), and score of 40% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in Hammond have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Hammond, IN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical

Charter School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
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Bottom 50%

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33 Muenich Ct
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 852-0500

Gr: 6-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: n/an/a

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3438 169th Street
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 844-1911

Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

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Hammond, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Columbia Elementary School (Closed 2020)

1238 Michigan St
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2461

Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Donald E Gavit Middle/high School (Closed 2023)

1670 175th St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7328

Gr: 6-12 | 1,490 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School (Closed 2005)

1245 N River Dr
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7357

Gr: K-5 | 219 students Minority enrollment: 29%

Kenwood Elementary School (Closed 2024)

6416 Hohman Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2469

Gr: PK-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Lafayette Elementary School (Closed 2020)

856 Sibley St
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2472

Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Lee L Caldwell Elementary School (Closed 2008)

3105 173rd St
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7347

Gr: K-5 | 302 students Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Hammond, IN?

The top ranked public charter schools in Hammond, IN include Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical.

How many public charter schools are located in Hammond?

2 public charter schools are located in Hammond.

What is the racial composition of students in Hammond?

Hammond public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).