For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,514 students in Chesterton, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Chesterton, 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.
Chesterton, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Chesterton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chesterton, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chesterton Middle School
(Math: 51% | 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: 43% | 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: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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 Chesterton, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Chesterton, IN include Chesterton Middle School, Discovery Charter School and Trojan Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Chesterton?
3 public middle schools are located in Chesterton.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterton?
Chesterton public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Chesterton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Chesterton include: Chesterton Middle School vs. Discovery Charter School
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