Best Schools in Gary, IN
Gary, IN has a total of 40 schools including 10 high schools, 8 middle schools and 18 elementary schools. A total of 22,237 students attend Gary, IN schools. On average, schools in Gary score 14% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 16% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Gary don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Gary, IN
Gary, IN has 10 high schools with 7,863 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Gary score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Gary meet expectations.
1. Merrillville High School
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Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2042 Students
2. East Chicago Central High School
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School City Of East Chicago • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1079 Students
3. River Forest High School
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River Forest Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students
4. Morton Senior High School
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School City Of Hammond • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1609 Students
5. Gary Middle College
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Gary Middle College • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 176 Students
6. Thomas A Edison Jr-sr Hs
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Lake Station Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 616 Students
7. West Side Leadership Academy
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Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1013 Students
8. Calumet New Tech High School
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Lake Ridge New Tech Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 619 Students
9. Excel Center - Gary
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Excel Center - Gary • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 145 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gary, IN
Gary, IN has 8 middle schools with 3,813 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Gary score 12% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 15% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Gary don't meet expectations.
1. Merrillville Intermediate School
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Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 855 Students
2. River Forest Middle School
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River Forest Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 Students
3. Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
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Lake Ridge New Tech Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 476 Students
4. Charles N Scott Middle School
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School City Of Hammond • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 738 Students
5. Joseph Block Middle School
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School City Of East Chicago • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 487 Students
6. Bailly Middle School
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Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 383 Students
7. Gary Middle School
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Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gary, IN
Gary, IN has 18 elementary schools with 6,914 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Gary score 9% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 12% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Gary don't meet expectations.
1. Henry S Evans Elementary School
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River Forest Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
2. Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
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Lake Station Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 270 Students
3. Warren G Harding Elementary School
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School City Of Hammond • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 684 Students
4. Joseph Hess Elementary School
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School City Of Hammond • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 688 Students
5. Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
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Lake Ridge New Tech Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 524 Students
6. Aspire Charter Academy
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Aspire Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 666 Students
7. Charter School Of The Dunes
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Charter School Of The Dunes • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 684 Students
8. Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
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School City Of East Chicago • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 286 Students
9. Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
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Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
10. Banneker Elementary At Marquette
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Gary Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 299 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gary, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gary, IN has a total population of 73,209 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gary, 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 Gary, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
43.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gary, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gary, 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 Gary, IN Internet Health Assessment.
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