Best Public Middle Schools in 46408 (Gary, IN) (2025-26)

Best 46408 Indiana Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 749 students in 46408, IN.

The top ranked public middle schools in 46408, IN are Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School and Steel City Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 46408 have an score of 6% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and score of 14% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 46408, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 46408, IN Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
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3601 W 41st Ave
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-0730

Gr: 5-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Rank: #22.

Steel City Academy

Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
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2650 W 35th Avenue
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 750-1010

Gr: K-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

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46408, Indiana 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Arthur P Melton Elementary School (Closed 2006)

4581 Fillmore St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6336

Gr: K-6 | 468 students Minority enrollment: 99%

Daniel Webster Elementary School (Closed 2016)

3720 Pierce St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6345

Gr: K-6

The Ensweiler Academy (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

6111 W Ridge Rd
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 838-1819

Gr: 7-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Hosford Park New Technical Elementary School (Closed 2020)

4735 Arthur Street
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-3390

Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Lew Wallace (Sci-tech-eng-math) High School (Closed 2023)

415 West 45th Ave
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 middle schools in 46408, IN?

The top ranked public middle schools in 46408, IN include Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School and Steel City Academy.

How many public middle schools are located in 46408?

2 public middle schools are located in 46408.

What is the racial composition of students in 46408?

46408 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).