For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,134 students in La Porte, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in La Porte, IN are F Willard Crichfield Elementary School, Hailmann Elementary School and Kingsbury Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Porte, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in La Porte have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in La Porte, IN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
F Willard Crichfield Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
336 W Johnson Rd
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2020
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2020
Gr: PK-4 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Hailmann Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 E Ohio St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2080
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2080
Gr: PK-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Kingsbury Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
0802 W 400 S
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-1823
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-1823
Gr: PK-4 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 Harrison St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3755
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3755
Gr: PK-4 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
516 Weller Ave
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3235
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3235
Gr: PK-4 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Handley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 10th St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2561
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2561
Gr: PK-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3214 S Sr 104
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 369-9016
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 369-9016
Gr: PK-4 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 preschools in La Porte, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in La Porte, IN include F Willard Crichfield Elementary School, Hailmann Elementary School and Kingsbury Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in La Porte?
8 public preschools are located in La Porte.
What is the racial composition of students in La Porte?
La Porte public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in La Porte are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in La Porte include: Indian Trail Elementary School vs. Handley Elementary School, Riley Elementary School vs. Kingsbury Elementary School, Handley Elementary School vs. Hailmann Elementary School
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