What types of schools are available in Gary, Indiana?

Gary, Indiana offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Gary, Indiana

Q: How many schools are in Gary, Indiana?

There are 21 schools in Gary, Indiana, serving 11,157 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Gary?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Gary, Indiana, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 21 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

11,157

Total Students

Across Gary

21.2:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

21 schools found

Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch

publicelementaryK-4

45Th/Calhoun Sts, Gary, IN 46408

Glen Park Acad For Excel In Lrn

publicelementaryK-5

5002 Madison St, Gary, IN 46408

Calumet New Tech High School

publichighGrade 9-12

3900 Calhoun St, Gary, IN 46408

Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 5-8

3601 W 41St Ave, Gary, IN 46408

1800 E 35Th Ave, Gary, IN 46409

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

4621 Georgia St, Gary, IN 46409

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

301 Parke St, Gary, IN 46403

Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch

publicelementaryK-5

1320 E 19Th Ave, Gary, IN 46407

West Side Leadership Academy

publichighGrade 9-12

9Th & Gerry St, Gary, IN 46406

Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy

publicelementaryPK-5

1110 W 21St Ave, Gary, IN 46407

21St Century Charter Sch Of Gary

charter schoolhighK-12

556 Washington St, Gary, IN 46402

Beveridge Elementary School

publicelementaryK-5

1234 Cleveland St, Gary, IN 46404

Banneker Elementary At Marquette

publicelementaryK-5

6401 Hemlock Ave, Gary, IN 46403

charter schoolhighK-12

2650 W 35Th Avenue, Gary, IN 46408

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

131 East 5Th Ave, Gary, IN 46402

Gary Lighthouse Charter School

charter schoolhighK-12

725 Clark Road, Gary, IN 46406

Charter School Of The Dunes

charter schoolmiddlePK-8

7300 East Melton Rd, Gary, IN 46403

Thea Bowman Leadership Academy

charter schoolhighK-12

3401 W 5Th Ave, Gary, IN 46406

Aspire Charter Academy

charter schoolmiddleK-8

4900 W 15Th Ave, Gary, IN 46406

Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr

publicelementaryPK-K

2367 E 21St Ave, Gary, IN 46407

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Gary

Gary, Indiana is home to 21 schools serving over 11,157 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

School Insights

Metrics for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency

Math9%

ELA0%

Students meeting state proficiency standards

Class Size Distribution

Small (<15:1)4

Moderate (15-20:1)13

Large (>20:1)2

Smaller classes allow more individual attention

Highlights

0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
1,232 students at West Side Leadership Academy
Best ratio: 8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Gary, Indiana?

There are 21 schools in Gary, serving 11,157 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Gary?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Gary include schools with ratings of 1.1 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Gary?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Gary is 21.2:1.

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