For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 783 students in Hammond, IN.
The top-ranked public charter school in Hammond, IN is Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hammond, IN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in Hammond have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Hammond, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33 Muenich Ct
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 852-0500
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 852-0500
Gr: 6-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center - Hammond
Charter School
3438 169th Street
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 844-1911
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 844-1911
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Hammond, IN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hammond, IN include Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical.
How many public charter schools are located in Hammond?
2 public charter schools are located in Hammond.
What is the racial composition of students in Hammond?
Hammond public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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