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Best Elkhart County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Elkhart County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Wood Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 N Elkhart
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2710
Gr: 6-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Millersburg Elementary- Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
203 E Main St
Millersburg, IN 46543
(574) 642-3074
Gr: K-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Northridge Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
56691 Northridge Dr
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-9531
Gr: 6-8 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Fairfield Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
67530 Us 33
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 831-2184
Gr: 7-12 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Jimtown Junior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
58903 Cr 3 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 294-6586
Gr: 7-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Concord Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
59397 Cr 11 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-5122
Gr: 7-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Goshen Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1216 S Indiana Ave
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-0391
Gr: 7-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Elkhart Area Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2424 California Rd
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5650
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #99.
West Side Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 S Nappanee St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 295-4815
Gr: 7-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Pierre Moran Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W Lusher Ave
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-4805
Gr: 7-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
North Side Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Lawrence St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5570
Gr: 7-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Chandler Innovation Academy
Alternative School
419 S. 8th St.
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-8631
Gr: K-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

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 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Elkhart County are often viewed compared to one another?

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