For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,514 students in 46304, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 46304, IN are Chesterton Middle School, Discovery Charter School and Trojan Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 46304 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 46304, IN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 46304, IN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chesterton Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
651 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3776
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3776
Grades: 7-8
| 870 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Canonie Dr
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-9800
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-9800
Grades: K-8
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Trojan Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3743
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3743
Grades: K-12
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 46304, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 46304, IN include Chesterton Middle School, Discovery Charter School and Trojan Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 46304?
3 public middle schools are located in 46304.
What is the racial composition of students in 46304?
46304 public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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