For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,145 students in Lagrange County, IN (there are 29 private schools, serving 1,134 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Lagrange County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Lagrange County, IN are Meadowview Elementary School, Shipshewana-scott Elementary School and Westview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lagrange County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Lagrange County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Lagrange County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7950 W 050 S
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7702
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7702
Grades: PK-6
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Shipshewana-scott Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Middlebury St - 217
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-4158
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-4158
Grades: K-4
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1715 S 600 W
Topeka, IN 46571
(260) 768-7717
Topeka, IN 46571
(260) 768-7717
Grades: 5-6
| 355 students
Rank: #44.
Westview Jr-sr High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1635 S 600 W
Topeka, IN 46571
(260) 768-4146
Topeka, IN 46571
(260) 768-4146
Grades: 6-12
| 733 students
Rank: #55.
Prairie Heights Sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
0245 S 1150 E
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 351-3039
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 351-3039
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Rank: #66.
Prairie Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
0455 S 1150 E
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 351-3034
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 351-3034
Grades: PK-4
| 493 students
Rank: #77.
Topeka Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Main St - 39
Topeka, IN 46571
(260) 593-2897
Topeka, IN 46571
(260) 593-2897
Grades: K-4
| 282 students
Rank: #88.
Prairie Heights Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
0395 S 1150 E
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 351-3038
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 351-3038
Grades: 5-8
| 431 students
Rank: #99.
Lakeland Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1055 E 075 N
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2480
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2480
Grades: 3-6
| 450 students
Rank: #1010.
Lakeland Jr/sr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
0805 E 075 N
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2470
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2470
Grades: 7-12
| 858 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Lemaster Cir
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2430
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2430
Grades: K-2
| 331 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Market Street
Howe, IN 46746
(260) 499-2440
Howe, IN 46746
(260) 499-2440
Grades: PK
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
108 Meyers Street
Wolcottville, IN 46795
(260) 499-2450
Wolcottville, IN 46795
(260) 499-2450
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Lagrange County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1055 E 075 N
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2480
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2480
Grades: 6-8
| 460 students
Market & 3rd Sts
Howe, IN 46746
(260) 499-2440
Howe, IN 46746
(260) 499-2440
Grades: K-5
| 196 students
9245 East 500 South
Wolcottville, IN 46795
(260) 351-3083
Wolcottville, IN 46795
(260) 351-3083
Grades: K-2
| 55 students
1 Lemaster Cir
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2430
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2430
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
108 Meyers Street
Wolcottville, IN 46795
(260) 499-2450
Wolcottville, IN 46795
(260) 499-2450
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lagrange County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Lagrange County, IN include Meadowview Elementary School, Shipshewana-scott Elementary School and Westview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lagrange County, IN?
13 public schools are located in Lagrange County, IN.
What percentage of students in Lagrange County, IN go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Lagrange County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lagrange County, IN?
Lagrange County, IN public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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