For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,119 students in 46385, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 46385, IN are Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Union Township Middle School and Porter County Education Services. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 46385 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 46385, IN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 46385, IN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
605 Campbell
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3020
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3020
Grades: 6-8
| 806 students
Rank: #22.
Union Township Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
599 W 300 N
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2562
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2562
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Porter County Education Services
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
750 Ransom Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 464-9607
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 464-9607
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
46385, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
653 Hayes Leonard Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3060
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3060
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 46385, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 46385, IN include Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Union Township Middle School and Porter County Education Services.
How many public middle schools are located in 46385?
3 public middle schools are located in 46385.
What is the racial composition of students in 46385?
46385 public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% 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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