For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,156 students in 46385, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 46385, IN are Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Union Township Middle School and Porter County Education Services. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 46385 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 46385, IN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46385, IN Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
605 Campbell
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3020
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3020
Gr: 6-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Union Township Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
599 W 300 N
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2562
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2562
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Porter County Education Services
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
750 Ransom Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 464-9607
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 464-9607
Gr: K-12
46385, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
653 Hayes Leonard Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3060
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3060
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 46385, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 46385, IN include Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Union Township Middle School and Porter County Education Services.
How many public middle schools are located in 46385?
3 public middle schools are located in 46385.
What is the racial composition of students in 46385?
46385 public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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