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Best St. Joseph County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public middle schools serving 9,573 students in St. Joseph County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in St. Joseph County, IN are Discovery Middle School, Schmucker Middle School and Lasalle Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Joseph County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in St. Joseph County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in St. Joseph County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Schmucker Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
56045 Bittersweet Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-5661
Gr: 6-8 | 1,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
New Prairie Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5325 N Cougar Rd
New Carlisle, IN 46552
(574) 654-3070
Gr: 6-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Harold C Urey Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
407 Washington St
Walkerton, IN 46574
(574) 586-3184
Gr: 7-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13881 Kern Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 633-4061
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Marshall Traditional School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1433 Byron Drive
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-2100
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Laville Jr-sr High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
69969 Us 31 S
Lakeville, IN 46536
(574) 784-3151
Gr: 7-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
John J Young Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 N Main St
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 254-3600
Gr: 7-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Traditional School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
528 S Eddy St
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Marquette Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1818 Bergan St
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-2400
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Clay International Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
52900 Lily Rd
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 393-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1313.
Career Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3801 Cresent Circle - Suite B
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 299-9800
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1414.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 S Miami Rd
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Eisenhower Dr
South Bend, IN 46615
(574) 393-4400
Gr: K-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1616.
Dickinson Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4404 Elwood
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-3900
Gr: K-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Navarre Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4702 W Ford St
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Cavemen Academy Of Virtual Excellence
1402 S Main St.
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4500
Gr: 7-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Lancer Virtual School
22601 Tyler Road
Lakeville, IN 46536
(574) 784-8141
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Paramount School Of Excellence South Bend
Charter School
3414 Hepler Street
South Bend, IN 46635
(317) 519-4588
Gr: K-7 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Premier Arts Academy
Charter School
2721 Prairie St.
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 361-1258
Gr: K-7 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Studebaker Center
724 E Dubail Ave
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 393-6250
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in St. Joseph County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in St. Joseph County, IN include Discovery Middle School, Schmucker Middle School and Lasalle Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in St. Joseph County?
22 public middle schools are located in St. Joseph County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Joseph County?
St. Joseph County public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in St. Joseph County are often viewed compared to one another?

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