For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,539 students in Gary, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Gary, IN are Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy and Charter School Of The Dunes. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gary, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Gary have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gary, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Charter School Of The Dunes
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7300 East Melton Rd
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 939-9690
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 939-9690
Gr: PK-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 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 preschools in Gary, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gary, IN include Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy and Charter School Of The Dunes.
How many public preschools are located in Gary?
3 public preschools are located in Gary.
What is the racial composition of students in Gary?
Gary public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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