For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,778 students in Anderson, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Anderson, IN are Highland Middle School and Anderson Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Anderson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Anderson, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2108 E 200 N
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Gr: 7-8 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Anderson Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 West 29th Street
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 649-8472
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 649-8472
Gr: K-12 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Anderson, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1229 Lincoln St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Gr: 9-12
Compass Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2010 Brentwood Drive
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-6571
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-6571
Gr: 6-10 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
2300 Lindberg Rd
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2047
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2047
Gr: 4-6 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Ebbertt Education Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1229 Lincoln St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2121
Gr: PK-12
1600 Hillcrest Ave
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2130
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2130
Gr: K-5
2108 East 200 North
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Gr: 9-12
3070 East 300 North
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 378-0228
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 378-0228
Gr: K-5
550 W 37th St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2099
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2099
Gr: K-5 | 159 students Minority enrollment: 20%
112 E Vineyard St
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2117
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2117
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Minority enrollment: 9%
1815 Indiana Ave
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2055
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2055
Gr: 4-6 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
802 E 5th St
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2115
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2115
Gr: K-5 | 226 students Minority enrollment: 13%
630 Nichol Ave
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2086
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2086
Gr: K-2 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
101 W 29th St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
4500 S Main St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2107
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2107
Gr: 1-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
4500 Main St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2360
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2360
Gr: PK | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
119 West 29th St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 641-2051
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Anderson, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Anderson, IN include Highland Middle School and Anderson Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Anderson?
2 public middle schools are located in Anderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson?
Anderson public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).