For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,425 students in Mishawaka, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mishawaka, IN are Schmucker Middle School, 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.
Mishawaka, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Mishawaka have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Public Middle Schools in Mishawaka, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Schmucker Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
56045 Bittersweet Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-5661
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-5661
Gr: 6-8 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Rank: #44.
John J Young Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 N Main St
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 254-3600
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 254-3600
Gr: 7-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Mishawaka, 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 Mishawaka, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mishawaka, IN include Schmucker Middle School, Virgil I Grissom Middle School and Oaklawn Campus Program.
How many public middle schools are located in Mishawaka?
4 public middle schools are located in Mishawaka.
What is the racial composition of students in Mishawaka?
Mishawaka public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Mishawaka are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mishawaka include: Virgil I Grissom Middle School vs. Schmucker Middle School, John J Young Middle School vs. Schmucker Middle School, Schmucker Middle School vs. Virgil I Grissom Middle School
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