For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,688 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 22% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (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 Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Elkhart, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jimtown Junior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
58903 Cr 3 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 294-6586
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 294-6586
Gr: 7-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Concord Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
59397 Cr 11 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-5122
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-5122
Gr: 7-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #44.
West Side Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Nappanee St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 295-4815
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 295-4815
Gr: 7-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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
Gr: 7-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
North Side Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Lawrence St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5570
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5570
Gr: 7-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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?
6 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 Hispanic and Black).
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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