Schools in Gary, Indiana (2025)
21 schools · 11,157 students · 13 public, 8 charter · median Enrollment 450.
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Ranked schools in Gary
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Indiana.
- 185Gary Middle CollegeGary · Charter High26.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 202 students
- 280Excel Center - GaryGary · Charter High3.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 125 students
- 349Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev CtrGary · Public Elementary43.7% Free/reduced-price lunch · 231 students
- 434Bailly Middle SchoolGary · Public Middle32% Math proficiency · 355 students
- 525Frankie Woods McCullough AcademyGary · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 472 students
- 621West Side Leadership AcademyGary · Public High13% Math proficiency · 1,232 students
- 721Glen Park Acad for Excel in LrnGary · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 566 students
- 821Banneker Elementary at MarquetteGary · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 293 students
- 919Calumet New Tech High SchoolGary · Public High7.5% Math proficiency · 620 students
- 1019Longfellow New Tech Elementary SchGary · Public Elementary39% Math proficiency · 483 students
- 1119Gary Middle SchoolGary · Public Middle5% Math proficiency · 365 students
- 1219Lake Ridge New Tech Middle SchoolGary · Public Middle28% Math proficiency · 447 students
- 1318Daniel Hale Williams Elem SchGary · Public Elementary16% Math proficiency · 450 students
- 1417Aspire Charter AcademyGary · Charter Elementary26% Math proficiency · 684 students
- 1516Beveridge Elementary SchoolGary · Public Elementary9% Math proficiency · 374 students
- 1616Charter School of the DunesGary · Charter Elementary12% Math proficiency · 836 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Middle College Gary · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 85.3 Top 5% | 26.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 202 |
| 2 | Excel Center - Gary Gary · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 80.1 Top 10% | 3.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 125 |
| 3 | Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr Gary · Elementary · Grades PK–K | Public | 48.8 Lower 50% | 43.7% Free/reduced-price lunch | 231 |
| 4 | Bailly Middle School Gary · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 33.9 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 355 |
| 5 | Frankie Woods McCullough Academy Gary · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 24.7 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 472 |
| 6 | West Side Leadership Academy Gary · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 21.3 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 1,232 |
| 7 | Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn Gary · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 21.2 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 566 |
| 8 | Banneker Elementary at Marquette Gary · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 21.1 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 293 |
| 9 | Calumet New Tech High School Gary · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 19.4 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 620 |
| 10 | Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch Gary · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 19.0 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 483 |
| 11 | Gary Middle School Gary · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 18.9 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 365 |
| 12 | Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School Gary · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 18.5 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 447 |
| 13 | Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 17.7 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 450 |
| 14 | Aspire Charter Academy Gary · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 16.7 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 684 |
| 15 | Beveridge Elementary School Gary · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 15.6 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 374 |
| 16 | Charter School of the Dunes Gary · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 15.6 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 836 |
Other schools in Gary
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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21st Century Charter Sch of Gary
Gary · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,180 students
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Gary Lighthouse Charter School
Gary · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,138 students
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Gary Virtual Academy
Gary · Public other · Grades K–12
45 students
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Steel City Academy
Gary · Charter other · Grades K–12
286 students
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Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
Gary · Charter other · Grades K–12
773 students
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Gary?
Gary Middle College is the highest-ranked school in Gary with a Success Index (US) of 85.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Gary?
Gary has 21 schools (4 high, 9 elementary, 3 middle, 5 other) educating 11,157 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Gary?
The median Enrollment across schools in Gary is 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.