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Best Chesterton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,920 students in Chesterton, IN (there are 3 private schools, serving 532 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Chesterton, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Chesterton, IN are Brummitt Elementary School, Liberty Intermediate School and Bailly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterton, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Chesterton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Chesterton, IN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brummitt Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2500 Indian Boundary
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3660
Gr: K-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Intermediate School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
50 W 900 N
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3690
Gr: 5-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bailly Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 S 5th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3670
Gr: K-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Newton Yost Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 W Beam St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3640
Gr: K-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
651 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3776
Gr: 7-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50-1 W 900 N
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3650
Gr: K-4 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Chesterton Senior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2125 S 11th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3730
Gr: 9-12 | 1,937 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Westchester Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1050 S 5th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3710
Gr: 5-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Canonie Dr
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-9800
Gr: K-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Northwest Indiana Online School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3743
Gr: K-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 130:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Westchester Middle School
1050 S. 5th St.
Chesterton, IN 46304
(708) 450-2735
Gr: 7-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Chesterton, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Chesterton, IN include Brummitt Elementary School, Liberty Intermediate School and Bailly Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chesterton?
11 public schools are located in Chesterton.
What percentage of students in Chesterton go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Chesterton are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterton?
Chesterton public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Chesterton are often viewed compared to one another?

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