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Best Elkhart Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,930 students in Elkhart, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elkhart, IN are Jimtown Junior High School, Concord Junior High School and Elkhart Area Career Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkhart, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Elkhart have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Elkhart, IN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
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 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
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 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
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 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Elkhart Alternative Education
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1013 Tipton Street
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4903
Gr: K-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Elkhart, Indiana

Elkhart, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Elkhart Central High School (Closed 2023)
1 Blazer Blvd
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4700
Gr: 9-12
Elkhart Memorial High School (Closed 2023)
2608 California Rd
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5600
Gr: 9-12
Jimtown North Elementary School (Closed 2011)
30046 Cr 16 West
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 293-3507
Gr: K-3

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Elkhart, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elkhart, IN include Jimtown Junior High School, Concord Junior High School and Elkhart Area Career Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Elkhart?
7 public middle schools are located in Elkhart.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkhart?
Elkhart public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Elkhart are often viewed compared to one another?

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