For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 6,678 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 Northridge Middle 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 34% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Elkhart County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Wood Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 N Elkhart
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2710
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2710
Gr: 6-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Millersburg Elementary- Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
203 E Main St
Millersburg, IN 46543
(574) 642-3074
Millersburg, IN 46543
(574) 642-3074
Gr: K-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Northridge Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
56691 Northridge Dr
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-9531
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-9531
Gr: 6-8 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Fairfield Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
67530 Us 33
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 831-2184
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 831-2184
Gr: 7-12 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Jimtown Junior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
58903 Cr 3 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 294-6586
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 294-6586
Gr: 7-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Concord Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
59397 Cr 11 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-5122
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-5122
Gr: 7-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Goshen Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1216 S Indiana Ave
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-0391
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-0391
Gr: 7-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Elkhart Area Career Center
Vocational 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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #99.
West Side Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Nappanee St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 295-4815
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 295-4815
Gr: 7-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Pierre Moran Middle 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
Gr: 7-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
North Side Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Lawrence St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5570
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5570
Gr: 7-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
Elkhart Alternative Education
(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
Gr: K-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Elkhart County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
419 S 8th St
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-5085
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-5085
Gr: PK-4 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
56853 Northridge Dr
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-9425
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-9425
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Oaklawn Hospital School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
330 Lakeview Dr
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-8631
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-8631
Gr: 5-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 Northridge Middle 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (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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