Top 10 Best Chesterton Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,028 students in Chesterton, IN (there are 3 private schools, serving 532 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Chesterton, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Chesterton, IN are Brummitt Elementary School, Chesterton Senior High School and Liberty Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterton, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Chesterton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Chesterton, IN Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brummitt Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 Indian Boundary
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3660
Grades: K-4
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
Chesterton Senior High School
Math: 49% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2125 S 11th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3730
Grades: 9-12
| 1,999 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Intermediate School
Math: 57% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 W 900 N
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3690
Grades: 5-6
| 361 students
Rank: #44.
Bailly Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 S 5th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3670
Grades: K-4
| 407 students
Rank: #55.
Liberty Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
50-1 W 900 N
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3650
Grades: K-4
| 486 students
Rank: #66.
Chesterton Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
651 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3776
Grades: 7-8
| 908 students
Rank: #77.
Westchester Intermediate School
Math: 47% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1050 S 5th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3710
Grades: 5-6
| 462 students
Rank: #88.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
Math: 44% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Canonie Dr
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-9800
Grades: K-8
| 512 students
Rank: #99.
Newton Yost Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 W Beam St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3640
Grades: K-4
| 410 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3743
Grades: 1-12
| 143 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Chesterton, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Chesterton, IN include Brummitt Elementary School, Chesterton Senior High School and Liberty Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Chesterton, IN?
10 public schools are located in Chesterton, IN.
What percentage of students in Chesterton, IN go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Chesterton, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterton, IN?
Chesterton, IN public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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