For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 445 students in 46408, IN.
The top-ranked public charter school in 46408, IN is Steel City Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 46408 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in 46408, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 46408, IN Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steel City Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2650 W 35th Avenue
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 750-1010
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 750-1010
Gr: K-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center - Gary
Charter School
4610 W Ridge Road
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 789-5236
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 789-5236
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
46408, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4581 Fillmore St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6336
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6336
Gr: K-6 | 468 students Minority enrollment: 99%
The Ensweiler Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6111 W Ridge Rd
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 838-1819
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 838-1819
Gr: 7-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
4735 Arthur Street
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-3390
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-3390
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
415 West 45th Ave
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6305
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6305
Gr: 7-12 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 46408, IN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 46408, IN include Steel City Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 46408?
2 public charter schools are located in 46408.
What is the racial composition of students in 46408?
46408 public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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