For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,148 students in 46761, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 46761, IN are Prairie Heights Middle School and Lakeland Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 46761 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 46761, IN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 46761, IN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Heights Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
0395 S 1150 E
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 351-3038
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 351-3038
Gr: 5-8 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
0805 E 075 N
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2470
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2470
Gr: 7-12 | 764 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
46761, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1055 E 075 N
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2480
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2480
Gr: 6-8 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
1 Lemaster Cir
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2430
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2430
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 46761, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 46761, IN include Prairie Heights Middle School and Lakeland Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 46761?
2 public middle schools are located in 46761.
What is the racial composition of students in 46761?
46761 public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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