For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,574 students in Mishawaka, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mishawaka, IN are Schmucker Middle School, Virgil I Grissom Middle School and John J Young Middle School. 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 44% (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 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mishawaka, IN (2026)
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 | 1,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 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 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
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 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
1402 S Main St.
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4500
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4500
Gr: 7-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 John J Young Middle School.
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 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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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