For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,119 students in Monroe County, IN. The top ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, IN are Jackson Creek Middle School, Seven Oaks Classical School and The Bloomington Project School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Monroe County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Creek Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3980 S Sare Rd
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-2451
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 330-2451
Gr: 7-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Seven Oaks Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 East Association Street
Ellettsville, IN 47429
(812) 935-5003
Ellettsville, IN 47429
(812) 935-5003
Gr: K-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
The Bloomington Project School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
349 S Walnut St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 558-0041
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 558-0041
Gr: K-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Tri-north Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 W 15th St
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7745
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7745
Gr: 7-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Edgewood Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
851 W Edgewood Dr
Ellettsville, IN 47429
(812) 876-2005
Ellettsville, IN 47429
(812) 876-2005
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Lora L Batchelor Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Gordon Pike
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 330-7763
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 330-7763
Gr: 7-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Bloomington Graduation School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
705 W Coolidge Dr
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 330-7708
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 330-7708
Gr: 7-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Hoosier Hills Career Center
Vocational School
3070 Prow Road
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7730
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7730
Gr: 6-12
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aurora Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
524 North Fairview St
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7837
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 330-7837
Gr: 9-12
1500 N Packinghouse Rd
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 334-0582
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 334-0582
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Forest Hills Spec Educ Coop (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
8045 W Sr 46
Ellettsville, IN 47429
(812) 876-6325
Ellettsville, IN 47429
(812) 876-6325
Gr: K-12
750 E Kirkwood Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405
(800) 334-1011
Bloomington, IN 47405
(800) 334-1011
Gr: K-12
7973 W Main St
Stinesville, IN 47464
(812) 876-2474
Stinesville, IN 47464
(812) 876-2474
Gr: K-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Monroe County, IN include Jackson Creek Middle School, Seven Oaks Classical School and The Bloomington Project School. Monroe County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public middle schools are located in Monroe County?
8 public middle schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Monroe County include: Tri-north Middle School vs. Jackson Creek Middle School, Jackson Creek Middle School vs. Tri-north Middle School, Lora L Batchelor Middle School vs. Jackson Creek Middle School
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