Best Valparaiso Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,684 students in Valparaiso, IN. The top-ranked public middle schools in Valparaiso, IN are Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Morgan Township Middle/high School and Washington Twp Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valparaiso, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Valparaiso have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Valparaiso, IN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
605 Campbell
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3020
Gr: 6-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Morgan Township Middle/high School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
299 S Sr 49
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Gr: 6-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Washington Twp Middle/high School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
381 E Sr 2
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 464-3598
Gr: 6-12 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Union Township Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
599 W 300 N
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2562
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 Roosevelt Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3140
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Porter County Education Services
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Ransom Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 464-9607
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Valparaiso, IN?
How many public middle schools are located in Valparaiso?
6 public middle schools are located in Valparaiso.
What is the racial composition of students in Valparaiso?
Valparaiso public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Valparaiso are often viewed compared to one another?

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