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Best Schools in 46405, IN
46405, IN has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,409 students. On average they score 18% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in 46405 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 46405, IN
The top high schools in 46405, 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. Thomas A Edison Jr-sr Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Station Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 616 Students
3. West Side Leadership Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1013 Students
Best Middle Schools in 46405, IN
The top middle schools in 46405, 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. Gary Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 46405, IN
The top elementary schools in 46405, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Station Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 270 Students
2. Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Station Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 239 Students
3. Henry S Evans Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
River Forest Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
4. John I Meister Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
River Forest Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 346 Students
5. Banneker Elementary At Marquette
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Projected Test Scores
Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 299 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 46405, IN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
46405, IN has a total population of 11,816 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 46405, 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 46405, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 46405, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 46405, 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 46405, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 46405, IN
How many schools are in 46405, IN?
46405, IN has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,409 students in total.
How do schools in 46405 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 46405 score 18% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in 46405 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 46405?
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: 16%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 10%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations