For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 669 students in Gary, IN.
The top ranked public preschool in Gary, IN is Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gary, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Gary have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gary, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W 21st Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 944-7301
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 944-7301
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: n/an/a
2367 E 21st Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6542
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6542
Grades: PK-K
| 253 students
Gary, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1327 Arizona St
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-4624
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-4624
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
3757 W 21st Ave
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 977-2139
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 977-2139
Grades: K-6
| 437 students
1430 W 23rd Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 977-2119
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 977-2119
Grades: 7-8
| 435 students
4581 Fillmore St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6336
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6336
Grades: K-6
| 468 students
600 E 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6330
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6330
Grades: K-6
| 397 students
5701 W 7th Ave
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 977-2162
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 977-2162
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Chase Alternative Middle School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
711 Chase St
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 977-2126
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 977-2126
Grades: 7-12
| 104 students
3720 Pierce St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6345
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6345
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2065 Mississippi St
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6569
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6569
Grades: K-8
| 143 students
920 E 19th Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6581
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6581
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
The Ensweiler Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6111 W Ridge Rd
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 838-1819
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 838-1819
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
2545 W 19th Pl
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 977-2142
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 977-2142
Grades: 5-6
| 382 students
4030 W 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 888-7120
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 888-7120
Grades: 10-12
| 118 students
2535 Virginia St
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6545
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6545
Grades: K-6
| 556 students
7201 West 25th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 844-2255
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 844-2255
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
524 Garfield St
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 886-1445
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 886-1445
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1356 Harrison Blvd
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6577
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6577
Grades: K-6
| 470 students
4735 Arthur Street
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-3390
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-3390
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
5700 W 15th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-2136
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-2136
Grades: K-4
| 574 students
6401 Hemlock Ave
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 881-3610
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 881-3610
Grades: K-6
| 351 students
1301 E 43rd Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6342
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6342
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
601 Jackson St
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-6570
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-6570
Grades: K-6
| 344 students
1900 W 7th Ave
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 886-6580
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 886-6580
Grades: K-6
| 333 students
301 Parke St
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-1750
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-1750
Grades: K-6
| 475 students
5050 Vermont St
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6333
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6333
Grades: K-4
| 443 students
6070 Miller Ave
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 979-9236
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 979-9236
Grades: 5-11
| 298 students
415 West 45th Ave
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6305
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6305
Grades: 7-12
| 713 students
Lincoln Achievement Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1988 Polk St
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6572
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6572
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Martin Luther King School Alternative (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1800 East 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 963-2085
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 963-2085
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1800 East 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 963-2901
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 963-2901
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
8837 Pottawatomie Tr
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-1179
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-1179
Grades: K-6
| 529 students
660 Rhode Island St
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-6586
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-6586
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
730 W 25th Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 881-1500
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 881-1500
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
2700 W 19th Ave
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 977-2145
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 977-2145
Grades: 7-8
| 794 students
725 Clark Rd
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-9583
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-9583
Grades: K-11
| 613 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Gary, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Gary, IN include Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Gary?
2 public preschools are located in Gary.
What is the racial composition of students in Gary?
Gary public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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