For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 692 students in 46544, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 46544, IN are Virgil I Grissom Middle School and Oaklawn Campus Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 46544 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 46544, IN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 46544, IN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13881 Kern Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 633-4061
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 633-4061
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Oaklawn Campus Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1411 Lincolnway West
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 259-5666
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 259-5666
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
46544, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Joint Service Program Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1402 South Main St
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4528
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4528
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 46544, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 46544, IN include Virgil I Grissom Middle School and Oaklawn Campus Program.
How many public middle schools are located in 46544?
2 public middle schools are located in 46544.
What is the racial composition of students in 46544?
46544 public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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