For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,782 students in 46408, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 46408, IN are Longfellow New Tech Elementary School, Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School and Steel City Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 46408 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 46408, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46408, IN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfellow New Tech Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45th/calhoun Sts
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 923-7004
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 923-7004
Gr: K-4 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3601 W 41st Ave
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-0730
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-0730
Gr: 5-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Steel City Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2650 W 35th Avenue
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 750-1010
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 750-1010
Gr: K-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Glen Park Academy For Excel In Learning
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5002 Madison St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 318-2800
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 318-2800
Gr: K-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 46408, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 46408, IN include Longfellow New Tech Elementary School, Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School and Steel City Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 46408?
4 public elementary schools are located in 46408.
What is the racial composition of students in 46408?
46408 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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