For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,220 students in Laporte County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Laporte County, IN are Renaissance Charter School, South Central Jr-sr High School and Westville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laporte County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Middle schools in Laporte County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Laporte County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Renaissance Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4093 W Us Hwy 20
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 878-8711
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 878-8711
Grades: K-8
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
South Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9808 S 600 W
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2266
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2266
Grades: 7-12
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Westville High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 E Valparaiso St
Westville, IN 46391
(219) 785-2531
Westville, IN 46391
(219) 785-2531
Grades: 7-12
| 414 students
Rank: #44.
Laporte Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 E 18th Street
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 324-1370
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 324-1370
Grades: 7-8
| 996 students
Rank: #55.
Wanatah School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 School Dr
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 733-2815
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 733-2815
Grades: PK-8
| 221 students
Rank: #66.
Barker Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
319 E Barker Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2057
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2057
Grades: 7-8
| 442 students
Rank: #77.
Martin T Krueger Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Springland Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2061
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2061
Grades: 7-8
| 408 students
Laporte County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2407 N 500 W
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-1188
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-1188
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
1201 East Michigan Blvd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Grades: PK
| n/a students
317 Detroit St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
11 North Michigan 360
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
11 North Michigan 360
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
Grades: PK-12
| 168 students
Lakeside Correctional Facility High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
201 Woodlawn Ave
Michigan City, IN 46361
(219) 872-8239
Michigan City, IN 46361
(219) 872-8239
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1000 Harrison St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-6930
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-6930
Grades: 6-8
| 639 students
309 School Dr 249
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 733-2815
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 733-2815
Grades: K-8
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Laporte County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Laporte County, IN include Renaissance Charter School, South Central Jr-sr High School and Westville High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Laporte County, IN?
7 public middle schools are located in Laporte County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Laporte County, IN?
Laporte County, IN public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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