For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,074 students in La Porte, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in La Porte, IN are Renaissance Academy Charter School, Laporte Juvenile Correctional and Laporte High 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 43% (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 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in La Porte, IN (2025)
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 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Laporte Juvenile Correctional
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2407 N 500 W
La Porte, IN 46350
(812) 265-6154
La Porte, IN 46350
(812) 265-6154
Gr: 5-12 | 50 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,851 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
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 | 899 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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 Juvenile Correctional and Laporte High 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 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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