Best Public Middle Schools in 46403 (Gary, IN) (2025-26)

Best 46403 Indiana Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 998 students in 46403, IN.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 46403, IN are Gary Middle School and Charter School Of The Dunes. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 46403 have an score of 4% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and score of 9% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 46403, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 46403, IN Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Gary Middle School

(Math: 2% | Reading: 13%)
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301 Parke St
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 321-8547

Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #22.

Charter School Of The Dunes

Charter School

(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
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7300 East Melton Rd
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 939-9690

Gr: K-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 46403 Indiana

46403, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Aetna Elementary School (Closed 2005)

1327 Arizona St
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-4624

Gr: K-5 | 422 students Minority enrollment: 98%

Jacques Marquette Elementary School (Closed 2023)

6401 Hemlock Ave
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 881-3610

Gr: K-6 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Kennedy-king Elementary School (Closed 2009)

301 Parke St
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-1750

Gr: K-6 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Lead College Prep (Closed 2014)

6070 Miller Ave
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 979-9236

Gr: 5-11 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Nobel Elementary School (Closed 2006)

8837 Pottawatomie Tr
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-1179

Gr: K-6 | 529 students Minority enrollment: 95%

William A Wirt Senior High School (Closed 2010)

210 N Grand Blvd
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-1161

Gr: 9-12 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Wm A Wirt/emerson Vpa (Closed 2023)

210 N Grand Blvd
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 321-8555

Gr: 6-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 46403, IN?

The top-ranked public middle schools in 46403, IN include Gary Middle School and Charter School Of The Dunes.

How many public middle schools are located in 46403?

2 public middle schools are located in 46403.

What is the racial composition of students in 46403?

46403 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).