Best Indiana Magnet Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 magnet public middle schools serving 3,704 students in Indiana.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Indiana are Blackhawk Middle School, Memorial Park Middle School and Edison School Of The Arts 47. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indiana magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Magnet Public Middle Schools in Indiana (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blackhawk Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7200 E State Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4885
Gr: 6-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Memorial Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Maumee Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Edison School Of The Arts 47
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
777 White River Pkwy W Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(317) 226-4992
Gr: K-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Marquette Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1818 Bergan St
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-2400
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Cold Spring School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3650 Cold Spring Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 226-4155
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
H.w. Longfellow Middle School - An Ib World School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Laurel Street
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4228
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Academy For Innovative Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2319 Stringtown Rd
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-0979
Gr: K-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Indiana?
The top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Indiana include Blackhawk Middle School, Memorial Park Middle School and Edison School Of The Arts 47.
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Indiana?
7 magnet public middle schools are located in Indiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Indiana magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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