Charter schools in Gary, Indiana
Gary has 8 public charter schools with reported enrollment of 5,224 students. Of these, 6 offer elementary grades, 6 middle grades, and 6 high school grades. The median school has 16.4 students per teacher.
- Schools
- 8
- Reported students
- 5,224
- Median students per teacher
- 16.4
- Virtual schools
- 0
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 8 of 8 schools; student–teacher ratios for 6; format for 8. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Compare public charter schools in Gary
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Century Charter Sch of GaryElementaryMiddleHigh | K–12 | 1,180 | — | In person |
| Aspire Charter AcademyElementaryMiddle | K–8 | 684 | 20.7 | In person |
| Charter School of the DunesElementaryMiddle | Pre-K–8 | 836 | 17.8 | In person |
| Excel Center - GaryHigh | 9–12 | 125 | 15.6 | In person |
| Gary Lighthouse Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleHigh | K–12 | 1,138 | 15.2 | In person |
| Gary Middle CollegeHigh | 9–12 | 202 | — | In person |
| Steel City AcademyElementaryMiddleHigh | K–12 | 286 | 8.9 | In person |
| Thea Bowman Leadership AcademyElementaryMiddleHigh | K–12 | 773 | 17.2 | In person |
About this Gary charter school list
This page lists open public charter schools reported in the NCES Common Core of Data for 2024–25. Counts describe the dataset, not school quality or current seat availability. Confirm programs, admissions, and enrollment directly with each school.
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Frequently asked questions about charter schools in Gary
How many charter schools are in Gary, IN?
Gary has 8 public charter schools in the 2024–25 federal data. Reported enrollment totals 5,224 students across 8 schools reporting enrollment.
How do I compare charter schools near Gary?
Use the table to compare grades, enrollment, students per teacher, and in-person or virtual format. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby schools.
Are there charter elementary, middle, or high schools in Gary?
The data identifies 6 schools offering elementary grades, 6 offering middle grades, and 6 offering high school grades. A school can appear in more than one group.
Which is the best charter school in Gary?
This directory does not rank schools. The best fit depends on a student’s needs, and families should compare programs, admissions, commute, current performance information, and other priorities directly with each school.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.