For the 2025 school year, there are 34 public middle schools serving 20,875 students in Lake County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lake County, IN are Wilbur Wright Middle School, Robert Taft Middle School and Lowell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lake County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilbur Wright Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8650 Columbia Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-6260
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-6260
Gr: 6-8 | 943 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Robert Taft Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 S Main
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 663-1507
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 663-1507
Gr: 6-8 | 1,079 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Lowell Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19250 Cline Ave
Lowell, IN 46356
(219) 696-7701
Lowell, IN 46356
(219) 696-7701
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 W Joliet St
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 663-2173
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 663-2173
Gr: 6-8 | 1,068 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Hal E Clark Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8915 W 93rd Ave
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8507
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8507
Gr: 5-8 | 1,097 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Michael Grimmer Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 W 77th Ave
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 865-6985
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 865-6985
Gr: 5-8 | 788 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Hanover Central Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10631 W 141st St
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3500
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 668 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2941 41st St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5620
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5620
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Hobart Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36 E 8th St
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 942-8541
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 942-8541
Gr: 6-8 | 916 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Griffth Jr/sr High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Wiggs St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4281
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4281
Gr: 6-12 | 1,090 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Hammond Academy Of Science & Technical
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33 Muenich Ct
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 852-0500
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 852-0500
Gr: 6-12 | 551 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Whiting Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 New York Ave
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 473-1344
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 473-1344
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1313.
Pierce Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
199 E 70th Pl
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5308
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5308
Gr: 7-8 | 899 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
Aspire Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4900 W 15th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-7400
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-7400
Gr: K-8 | 576 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1515.
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1402 E Chicago Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 392-3650
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 392-3650
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1616.
River Forest Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Indiana St
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 962-7551
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 962-7551
Gr: 6-8 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1717.
Eagle Park Community School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2150 W 97th Place
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 769-4000
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 769-4000
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1818.
Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3304 Parkside Ave
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-8531
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-8531
Gr: 6-12 | 614 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
Gary Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 E 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 881-5466
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 881-5466
Gr: K-12 | 59 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
East Chicago Lighthouse
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3916 Pulaski
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 378-7450
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 378-7450
Gr: K-8 | 462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2121.
Henry W Eggers Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5825 Blaine Ave
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2449
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2449
Gr: 7-8 | 783 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
Joseph Block Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Cardinal Dr
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4084
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4084
Gr: 7-8 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Gary Lighthouse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
725 Clark Road
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-9583
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-9583
Gr: K-12 | 1,066 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
21st Century Charter Sch Of Gary
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
556 Washington St
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-9339
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 886-9339
Gr: K-12 | 1,213 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Charles N Scott Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3635 173rd St
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7340
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7340
Gr: 7-8 | 734 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Thea Bowman Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3401 W 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-3100
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 944-3100
Gr: K-12 | 849 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Rank: #2727.
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3601 W 41st Ave
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-0730
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-0730
Gr: 5-8 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5861 Harrison Street
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 359-1522
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 359-1522
Gr: K-8 | 227 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Steel City Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2650 W 35th Avenue
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 750-1010
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 750-1010
Gr: K-12 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Gary Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Parke St
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 321-8547
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 321-8547
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Bailly Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4621 Georgia St
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6326
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6326
Gr: 6-8 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Charter School Of The Dunes
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7300 East Melton Rd
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 939-9690
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 939-9690
Gr: K-8 | 674 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Gary Career Center
Vocational School
1800 E 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 962-7571
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 962-7571
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student
Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1327 Arizona St
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-4624
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-4624
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Minority enrollment: 98%
3757 W 21st Ave
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 977-2139
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 977-2139
Gr: K-6 | 437 students
1430 W 23rd Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 977-2119
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 977-2119
Gr: 7-8 | 435 students Minority enrollment: 99%
4581 Fillmore St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6336
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-6336
Gr: K-6 | 468 students Minority enrollment: 99%
2400 Cardinal Dr
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4077
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4077
Gr: 5-7 | 719 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
600 E 35th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6330
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6330
Gr: K-6 | 397 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Campagna Academy Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
7403 Cline Ave
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-8614
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-8614
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
2460 Vermillion St
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1360
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1360
Gr: 1-6 | 153 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
2540 Pk St
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1656
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1656
Gr: 6 | 100 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Chase Alternative Middle School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
711 Chase St
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 977-2126
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 977-2126
Gr: 7-12 | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1238 Michigan St
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2461
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 933-2461
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
1670 175th St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7328
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7328
Gr: 6-12 | 1,490 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
2065 Mississippi St
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6569
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6569
Gr: K-8 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
920 E 19th Ave
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6581
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6581
Gr: 7-8
8001 Harrison Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-7303
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-7303
Gr: PK | 161 students Minority enrollment: 13%
The Ensweiler Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6111 W Ridge Rd
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 838-1819
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 838-1819
Gr: 7-12 | 66 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
2545 W 19th Pl
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 977-2142
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 977-2142
Gr: 5-6 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3551 Block Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4180
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 391-4180
Gr: K-6 | 258 students
201 North Griffith Blvd
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4975
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4975
Gr: K-6 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
4030 W 5th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 888-7120
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 888-7120
Gr: 10-12 | 118 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1921 Davis Ave
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-3522
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-3522
Gr: 6-12 | 1,254 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
2535 Virginia St
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6545
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6545
Gr: K-6 | 556 students
600 N Raymond St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4280
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4280
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
7201 West 25th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 844-2255
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 844-2255
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
9135 Erie St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5610
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5610
Gr: 9-12 | 980 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
1356 Harrison Blvd
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6577
Gary, IN 46407
(219) 886-6577
Gr: K-6 | 470 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4735 Arthur Street
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-3390
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 980-3390
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
5700 W 15th Ave
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-2136
Gary, IN 46406
(219) 977-2136
Gr: K-4 | 574 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
6401 Hemlock Ave
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 881-3610
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 881-3610
Gr: K-6 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1301 E 43rd Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6342
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6342
Gr: K-5 | 408 students
1245 N River Dr
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7357
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7357
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Show 23 more closed public schools in Lake County, IN (out of 58 total schools)
Loading...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lake County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lake County, IN include Wilbur Wright Middle School, Robert Taft Middle School and Lowell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake County?
34 public middle schools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lake County include: Henry W Eggers Middle School vs. Charles N Scott Middle School, Charles N Scott Middle School vs. Henry W Eggers Middle School, Colonel John Wheeler Middle School vs. Robert Taft Middle School
Recent Articles
Opinion: Handcuffing in Public Schools is a Gateway to More Violence
Some districts are banning handcuffing, while others are cuffing kindergarteners simply throwing a temper tantrum. Read this editorial to see why this author believes slapping the cuffs on children’s wrists only leads to more behavior issues and violence in their adult lives.
Whooping Cough: Should Vaccinations be Required for Public School Enrollment?
Whopping cough is making a comeback, especially amongst children, prompting health officials to encourage pertussis vaccines and boosters. However, should the pertussis vaccine be required for public school enrollment? Learn about current proposed laws and its ramifications.
What are Common Core Standards and Why Do We Need Them?
With schools nationwide adopting common core standards, we’ll take a look at what they are, their benefits, and how they will change the face of public education.
