For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,545 students in Lake Station, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 113 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Lake Station, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lake Station, IN are Alexander Hamilton Elementary School, Henry S Evans Elementary School and Virgil I Bailey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Station, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Lake Station have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Lake Station, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Lake St
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1824
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1824
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Henry S Evans Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2915 E 35th Ave
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1608
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1608
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Union St
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1302
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1302
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3304 Parkside Ave
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-8531
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-8531
Grades: 6-12
| 614 students
Lake Station, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2460 Vermillion St
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1360
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1360
Grades: 1-6
| 153 students
2540 Pk St
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1656
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1656
Grades: 6
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lake Station, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Lake Station, IN include Alexander Hamilton Elementary School, Henry S Evans Elementary School and Virgil I Bailey Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lake Station?
4 public schools are located in Lake Station.
What percentage of students in Lake Station go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Lake Station are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Station?
Lake Station public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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