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Gary, Indiana, is a city with many schools! This article will tell you about the different types of schools you can find here. From public schools run by the city to special charter schools and private schools, there are lots of places for kids and even adults to learn.

Public Schools in Gary

Most students in Gary attend public schools. These schools are managed by the Gary Community School Corporation. This group makes sure schools have teachers, books, and everything students need to learn.

Some parts of Gary are also served by the Lake Ridge Schools Corporation. This means students in those areas go to schools managed by Lake Ridge.

A few students living on the edges of Gary might go to schools run by the River Forest Community School Corporation. Even though River Forest schools are not right inside Gary, they serve some Gary residents.

There are also special schools called Head Start schools. These programs help young children get ready for kindergarten. They are funded by the government and run independently.

Head Start Programs

  • La Casa Head Start, Inc
  • Geminus Head Start XXI

What Are Charter Schools?

Charter schools are public schools that get money from the government, just like regular public schools. But they are run by independent groups, not directly by the school district. This can give them more freedom in how they teach.

Private Schools in Gary

Private schools are different from public or charter schools. They do not get money from the government. Instead, they are funded by tuition fees paid by families or by donations. Many private schools have a religious focus.

  • Acts Christian Academy
  • Abundant Life Tabernacle Day Care And School
  • Ambassador Academy
  • Ascension Lutheran Christian School
  • Black Oak School for the Deaf
  • Christ Baptist Christian Academy
  • Christian Academy Ministry
  • M C Bennett Holiness School
  • New Shiloh Baptist School
  • SDA Mizpah Church School
  • Spirit Of God Accelerated Education
  • Tender Loving Care Academy
  • Treasure's Child Development Center

Learning for Adults

Gary also has places where adults can continue their education. This includes schools for specific skills and colleges for higher learning.

Adult Learning Centers

  • Lake Ridge Schools Adult Education
  • API Flight School

Colleges and Universities

  • Ivy Tech Community College Northwest
  • Indiana University Northwest
  • Lovells Barber College
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