For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,376 students in 46628, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 46628, IN are Lasalle Academy, Career Academy Middle School and Dickinson Fine Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 46628 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 46628, IN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 46628, IN Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lasalle Academy
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2701 W Elwood
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-4700
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Career Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Cresent Circle - Suite B
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 299-9800
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 299-9800
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Dickinson Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4404 Elwood
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-3900
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
46628, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4650 Old Cleveland Rd
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 232-8808
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 232-8808
Gr: 7-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 46628, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 46628, IN include Lasalle Academy, Career Academy Middle School and Dickinson Fine Arts Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 46628?
3 public middle schools are located in 46628.
What is the racial composition of students in 46628?
46628 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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