For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 6,871 students in Elkhart County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Elkhart County, IN are North Wood Middle School, Millersburg Elementary- Middle School and Fairfield Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkhart County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Elkhart County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Elkhart County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Wood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 N Elkhart
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2710
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2710
Grades: 6-8
| 681 students
Rank: #22.
Millersburg Elementary- Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
203 E Main St
Millersburg, IN 46543
(574) 642-3074
Millersburg, IN 46543
(574) 642-3074
Grades: K-8
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Fairfield Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
67530 Us 33
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 831-2184
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 831-2184
Grades: 7-12
| 861 students
Rank: #44.
Northridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
56691 Northridge Dr
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-9531
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-9531
Grades: 6-8
| 976 students
Rank: #55.
Jimtown Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
58903 Cr 3 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 294-6586
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 294-6586
Grades: 7-8
| 279 students
Rank: #66.
Concord Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
59397 Cr 11 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-5122
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-5122
Grades: 7-8
| 841 students
Rank: #77.
Goshen Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1216 S Indiana Ave
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-0391
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-0391
Grades: 7-8
| 1,001 students
Rank: #88.
Elkhart Area Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2424 California Rd
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5650
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5650
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
West Side Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Nappanee St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 295-4815
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 295-4815
Grades: 7-8
| 582 students
Rank: #1010.
Pierre Moran Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Lusher Ave
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-4805
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-4805
Grades: 7-8
| 459 students
Rank: #1111.
North Side Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Lawrence St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5570
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5570
Grades: 7-8
| 627 students
Rank: #1212.
Elkhart Alternative Education
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1013 Tipton Street
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4903
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4903
Grades: K-12
| 182 students
Elkhart County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Blazer Blvd
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4700
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2608 California Rd
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5600
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
501 W Lusher Ave
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-4820
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-4820
Grades: PK-6
| 503 students
56853 Northridge Dr
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-9425
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-9425
Grades: K-6
| 164 students
30046 Cr 16 West
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 293-3507
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 293-3507
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
Oaklawn Hospital School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
330 Lakeview Dr
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-8631
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-8631
Grades: 5-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Elkhart County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Elkhart County, IN include North Wood Middle School, Millersburg Elementary- Middle School and Fairfield Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Elkhart County?
12 public middle schools are located in Elkhart County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkhart County?
Elkhart County public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Elkhart County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Elkhart County include: Concord Junior High School vs. Northridge Middle School, West Side Middle School vs. North Side Middle School, Pierre Moran Middle School vs. North Side Middle School
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