For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,514 students in Chesterton, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chesterton, IN are Chesterton Middle School, Discovery Charter School and Trojan Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterton, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Chesterton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chesterton, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chesterton Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
651 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3776
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3776
Gr: 7-8 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Canonie Dr
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-9800
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-9800
Gr: K-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Trojan Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Morgan Ave
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3743
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3743
Gr: K-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chesterton, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chesterton, IN include Chesterton Middle School, Discovery Charter School and Trojan Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Chesterton?
3 public middle schools are located in Chesterton.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterton?
Chesterton public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).