For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,004 students in Chesterton, IN (there are , serving 520 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Chesterton, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Chesterton, IN are Brummitt Elementary School, Liberty Intermediate School and Bailly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterton, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Chesterton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Chesterton, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brummitt Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Indian Boundary
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3660
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3660
Gr: K-4 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Intermediate School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 W 900 N
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3690
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3690
Gr: 5-6 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bailly Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 S 5th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3670
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3670
Gr: K-4 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Newton Yost Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 W Beam St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3640
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3640
Gr: K-4 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 W 900 N
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3650
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3650
Gr: K-4 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Chesterton Senior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2125 S 11th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3730
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3730
Gr: 9-12 | 1,985 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Westchester Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 S 5th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3710
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3710
Gr: 5-6 | 485 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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 schools in Chesterton, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Chesterton, IN include Brummitt Elementary School, Liberty Intermediate School and Bailly Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chesterton?
10 public schools are located in Chesterton.
What percentage of students in Chesterton go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Chesterton are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterton?
Chesterton public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Chesterton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chesterton include: Brummitt Elementary School vs. Discovery Charter School, Discovery Charter School vs. Brummitt Elementary School, Chesterton Middle School vs. Discovery Charter School
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