For the 2025 school year, there are 19 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 15,382 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 and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Indiana are Merle Sidener Gifted Academy, Creekside Middle School and Brownsburg West 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 58% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Indiana (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merle Sidener Gifted Academy
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2424 Kessler Blvd E Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4259
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 226-4259
Grades: 2-8
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3525 W 126th St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6420
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6420
Grades: 6-8
| 1,394 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Brownsburg West Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1555 S Odell St
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-3143
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-3143
Grades: 6-8
| 1,253 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10050 Brummitt Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 674-6010
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 674-6010
Grades: 6-8
| 889 students
Rank: #55.
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1105 N Grant St
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 746-0400
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 746-0400
Grades: 7-12
| 1,110 students
Rank: #66.
Barr Reeve Middle/high School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
627 N 3rd St
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3265
Montgomery, IN 47558
(812) 486-3265
Grades: 6-12
| 500 students
Rank: #77.
Zionsville Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 N Ford Rd
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 873-2426
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 873-2426
Grades: 5-8
| 1,313 students
Rank: #88.
Clay Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5150 E 126th St
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-7251
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-7251
Grades: 6-8
| 1,395 students
Rank: #99.
Morgan Township Middle/high School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
299 S Sr 49
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Grades: 6-12
| 431 students
Rank: #1010.
Hamilton Se Int And Jr High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12278 Cyntheanne Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4120
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4120
Grades: 5-8
| 1,278 students
Rank: #1111.
Carmel Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7331
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7331
Grades: 6-8
| 1,070 students
Rank: #1212.
Leo Junior/senior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14600 Amstutz Rd
Leo, IN 46765
(260) 446-0180
Leo, IN 46765
(260) 446-0180
Grades: 7-12
| 1,358 students
Rank: #1313.
Paramount Brookside
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3020 Nowland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 775-6660
Grades: K-8
| 856 students
Rank: #1414.
South Ripley Junior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1589 S Benham Rd
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-0909
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-0909
Grades: 7-8
| 163 students
Rank: #1515.
Speedway Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5151 W 14th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-3359
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 244-3359
Grades: 7-8
| 286 students
Rank: #1616.
Lasalle Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2701 W Elwood
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-4700
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: #1717.
Center For Inquiry School 2
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 N New Jersey St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4202
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 226-4202
Grades: K-8
| 435 students
Rank: #1818.
Rousseau Mcclellan School 91
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5111 Evanston Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4291
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4291
Grades: PK-8
| 537 students
Rank: #1919.
Charles A Tindley Accelerated School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3960 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 545-1745
Grades: 7-12
| 353 students
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 Merle Sidener Gifted Academy, Creekside Middle School and Brownsburg West Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Indiana?
19 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 36% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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