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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