For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,153 students in 46407, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 23 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 46407, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 46407, IN are Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School and Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 46407 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 46407, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46407, IN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1320 E 19th Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 881-3600
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 881-3600
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W 21st Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 944-7301
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 944-7301
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
2367 E 21st Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6542
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6542
Gr: PK-K | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 46407, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in 46407, IN include Daniel Hale Williams Elementary School and Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy.
How many public schools are located in 46407?
3 public schools are located in 46407.
What percentage of students in 46407 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 46407 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 46407?
46407 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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