For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,009 students in La Porte, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Porte, IN are Renaissance Academy Charter School, Laporte High School and Laporte Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Porte, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in La Porte have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in La Porte, IN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Renaissance Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4093 W Us Hwy 20
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 878-8711
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 878-8711
Gr: K-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Laporte High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 'f' St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3102
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3102
Gr: PK-12 | 1,807 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Laporte Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 E 18th Street
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 324-1370
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 324-1370
Gr: 7-8 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Harrison St.
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-7056
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-7056
Gr: K-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 96:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
La Porte, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
602 1st St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 325-0632
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 325-0632
Gr: PK | 9 students Minority enrollment: 22%
1000 Harrison St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-6930
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-6930
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in La Porte, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Porte, IN include Renaissance Academy Charter School, Laporte High School and Laporte Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in La Porte?
4 public middle schools are located in La Porte.
What is the racial composition of students in La Porte?
La Porte public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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