Best Schools in 46402, IN
46402, IN has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,785 students. On average they score 13% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in 46402 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 46402, IN
The top high schools in 46402, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. River Forest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Forest Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students
2. West Side Leadership Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1013 Students
3. Gary Middle College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gary Middle College • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 176 Students
Best Middle Schools in 46402, IN
The top middle schools in 46402, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. River Forest Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Forest Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 Students
2. Bailly Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 383 Students
3. Gary Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 46402, IN
The top elementary schools in 46402, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Henry S Evans Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Forest Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
2. Banneker Elementary At Marquette
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 299 Students
3. Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
4. Beveridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 310 Students
5. Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 199 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 46402, IN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
46402, IN has a total population of 5,555 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 46402, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 46402, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
61.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
14.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
46.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 46402, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 46402, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 46402, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 46402, IN
How many schools are in 46402, IN?
46402, IN has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,785 students in total.
How do schools in 46402 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 46402 score 13% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in 46402 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 46402?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 10%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations