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Best Indiana Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 14,135 students in Indiana.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Indiana are Creekside Middle School, Brownsburg West Middle School and Discovery Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indiana blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Indiana (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3525 W 126th St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6420
Gr: 6-8 | 1,428 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Brownsburg West Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1555 S Odell St
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-3143
Gr: 6-8 | 1,291 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10050 Brummitt Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 674-6010
Gr: 6-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1105 N Grant St
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 746-0400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Barr Reeve Middle/high School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
627 N 3rd St
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3265
Gr: 6-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Clay Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5150 E 126th St
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-7251
Gr: 6-8 | 1,415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Zionsville Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
900 N Ford Rd
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 873-2426
Gr: 5-8 | 1,331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Hamilton Se Int And Jr High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12278 Cyntheanne Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4120
Gr: 5-8 | 1,238 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Leo Junior/senior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14600 Amstutz Rd
Leo, IN 46765
(260) 446-0180
Gr: 7-12 | 1,328 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Carmel Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 S Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7331
Gr: 6-8 | 1,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Morgan Township Middle/high School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
299 S Sr 49
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Gr: 6-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Paramount Brookside
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3020 Nowland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Gr: K-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
South Ripley Junior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1589 S Benham Rd
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-0909
Gr: 7-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1414.
Lasalle Academy
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2701 W Elwood
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Speedway Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5151 W 14th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-3359
Gr: 7-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1616.
Charles A Tindley Accelerated School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3960 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Gr: 7-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Indiana?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Indiana include Creekside Middle School, Brownsburg West Middle School and Discovery Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Indiana?
16 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Indiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Indiana blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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