For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,827 students in Lagrange County, IN (there are 33 private schools, serving 1,314 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Lagrange County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
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 39%), 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Lagrange County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Shipshewana-scott Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 W Middlebury St.
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-4158
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-4158
Gr: K-4 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1715 S 600 W
Topeka, IN 46571
(260) 768-7717
Topeka, IN 46571
(260) 768-7717
Gr: 5-6 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Westview Jr-sr High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1635 S 600 W
Topeka, IN 46571
(260) 768-4146
Topeka, IN 46571
(260) 768-4146
Gr: 7-12 | 687 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Prairie Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
0455 S 1150 E
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 351-3034
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 351-3034
Gr: K-4 | 522 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Topeka Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
138 School St.
Topeka, IN 46571
(260) 593-2897
Topeka, IN 46571
(260) 593-2897
Gr: K-4 | 263 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Prairie Heights Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Prairie Heights Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
0395 S 1150 E
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 351-3038
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 351-3038
Gr: 5-8 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Lakeland Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
0805 E 075 N
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2470
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2470
Gr: 7-12 | 764 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Lakeland Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1055 E 075 N
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2480
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2480
Gr: 3-6 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Lemaster Cir
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2430
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2430
Gr: K-2 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Lagrange County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1055 E 075 N
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2480
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2480
Gr: 6-8 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
201 Market Street
Howe, IN 46746
(260) 499-2440
Howe, IN 46746
(260) 499-2440
Gr: PK | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Market & 3rd Sts
Howe, IN 46746
(260) 499-2440
Howe, IN 46746
(260) 499-2440
Gr: K-5 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
9245 East 500 South
Wolcottville, IN 46795
(260) 351-3083
Wolcottville, IN 46795
(260) 351-3083
Gr: K-2 | 55 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
1 Lemaster Cir
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2430
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2430
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
108 Meyers Street
Wolcottville, IN 46795
(260) 499-2450
Wolcottville, IN 46795
(260) 499-2450
Gr: PK | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
108 Meyers Street
Wolcottville, IN 46795
(260) 499-2450
Wolcottville, IN 46795
(260) 499-2450
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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?
11 public schools are located in Lagrange County.
What percentage of students in Lagrange County go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Lagrange County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lagrange County?
Lagrange County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Lagrange County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lagrange County include: Topeka Elementary School vs. Prairie Heights Elementary School, Lakeland Jr/sr High School vs. Prairie Heights Sr High School, Prairie Heights Sr High School vs. Lakeland Jr/sr High School
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