For the 2025 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 21% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), 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 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Elkhart, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jimtown Junior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
58903 Cr 3 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 294-6586
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 294-6586
Grades: 7-8
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Concord Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
59397 Cr 11 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-5122
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-5122
Grades: 7-8
| 876 students
Rank: #33.
Elkhart Area Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2424 California Rd
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5650
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5650
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
West Side Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Nappanee St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 295-4815
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 295-4815
Grades: 7-8
| 570 students
Rank: #55.
Pierre Moran Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Lusher Ave
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-4805
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-4805
Grades: 7-8
| 431 students
Rank: #66.
North Side Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Lawrence St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5570
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5570
Grades: 7-8
| 562 students
Rank: #77.
Elkhart Alternative Education
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1013 Tipton Street
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4903
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4903
Grades: K-12
| 205 students
Elkhart, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Blazer Blvd
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4700
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2608 California Rd
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5600
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
30046 Cr 16 West
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 293-3507
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 293-3507
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
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 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Elkhart are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Elkhart include: West Side Middle School vs. North Side Middle School, Pierre Moran Middle School vs. North Side Middle School, North Side Middle School vs. West Side Middle School
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