For the 2023 school year, there are 33 public schools serving 14,649 students in Laporte County, IN (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,647 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Laporte County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Laporte County, IN are F Willard Crichfield Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School and Rolling Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laporte County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Laporte County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Laporte County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
F Willard Crichfield Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 456 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie View Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6434 E 700 N
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
(574) 654-7258
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
(574) 654-7258
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Rolling Prairie Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 E Michigan St
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
(219) 778-2018
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
(219) 778-2018
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #44.
Kingsbury Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 289 students
Rank: #55.
Laporte Juvenile Correctional High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2407 N 500 W
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-1188
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-1188
Grades: 8-12
| 26 students
Rank: #66.
Riley Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
516 Weller Ave
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3235
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3235
Grades: PK-4
| 294 students
Rank: #77.
Laporte High School
Math: 34% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
602 'f' St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3102
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3102
Grades: 9-12
| 1,773 students
Rank: #88.
Renaissance Academy Charter School
Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4093 W Us Hwy 20
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 878-8711
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 878-8711
Grades: K-8
| 253 students
Rank: #99.
South Central Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9808 S 600 W
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2269
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2269
Grades: K-6
| 449 students
Rank: #1010.
Kingsford Heights Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
460 Evanston Rd
Kingsford Heights, IN 46346
(219) 393-3116
Kingsford Heights, IN 46346
(219) 393-3116
Grades: PK-4
| 161 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Coolspring Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9121 W 300 N
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2073
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2073
Grades: K-6
| 290 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Hailmann Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 E Ohio St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2080
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2080
Grades: PK-4
| 343 students
Rank: #1313.
Indian Trail Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3214 S Sr 104
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 369-9016
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 369-9016
Grades: PK-4
| 294 students
Rank: #1414.
Knapp Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
321 Bolka Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2096
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2096
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
402 Harrison St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3755
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3755
Grades: PK-4
| 318 students
Rank: #1616.
Lacrosse School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11 N Michigan St
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #1717.
South Central Junior Senior High School
Math: 29% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9808 S 600 W
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2266
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2266
Grades: 7-12
| 481 students
Rank: #1818.
Westville Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 E Valparaiso St
Westville, IN 46391
(219) 785-2532
Westville, IN 46391
(219) 785-2532
Grades: K-6
| 455 students
Rank: #1919.
Handley Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
408 10th St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2561
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2561
Grades: PK-4
| 352 students
Rank: #2020.
Westville High School
Math: 26% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 E Valparaiso St
Westville, IN 46391
(219) 785-2531
Westville, IN 46391
(219) 785-2531
Grades: 7-12
| 412 students
Rank: #2121.
Kesling Intermediate School
Math: 36% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 E 18th St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-7507
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-7507
Grades: 5-6
| 923 students
Rank: #2222.
Laporte Middle School
Math: 27% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
304 East 18th Street
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 324-1370
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 324-1370
Grades: 7-8
| 997 students
Rank: #2323.
Wanatah School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 School Dr
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 733-2815
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 733-2815
Grades: PK-8
| 235 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Marsh Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Homer St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2102
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2102
Grades: K-6
| 329 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Springfield Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3054 W 800 N
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2117
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2117
Grades: PK-6
| 328 students
Rank: #2626.
Michigan City High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8466 W Pahs Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2044
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2044
Grades: 9-12
| 1,560 students
Rank: #2727.
Edgewood Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
502 Boyd Cir
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2079
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2079
Grades: K-6
| 358 students
Rank: #2828.
Barker Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
319 E Barker Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2057
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2057
Grades: 7-8
| 418 students
Rank: #2929.
Joy Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Coolspring Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2090
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2090
Grades: K-6
| 402 students
Rank: #3030.
Pine Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 21% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1660 Co Line Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2114
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2114
Grades: PK-6
| 429 students
Rank: #3131.
Lake Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 16% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Ferguson Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2105
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2105
Grades: K-6
| 433 students
Rank: #3232.
Martin T Krueger Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Springland Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2061
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2061
Grades: 7-8
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
A K Smith Area Career Center
Vocational School
817 Lafayette St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2120
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2120
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Laporte County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2407 N 500 W
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-1188
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-1188
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
1201 East Michigan Blvd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Grades: PK
| n/a students
317 Detroit St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
11 North Michigan 360
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
11 North Michigan 360
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
Grades: PK-12
| 168 students
Lakeside Correctional Facility High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
201 Woodlawn Ave
Michigan City, IN 46361
(219) 872-8239
Michigan City, IN 46361
(219) 872-8239
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
811 Royal Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2146
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2146
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1000 Harrison St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-6930
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-6930
Grades: 6-8
| 639 students
309 School Dr 249
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 733-2815
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 733-2815
Grades: K-8
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Laporte County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Laporte County, IN include F Willard Crichfield Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School and Rolling Prairie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Laporte County, IN?
33 public schools are located in Laporte County, IN.
What percentage of students in Laporte County, IN go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Laporte County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Laporte County, IN?
Laporte County, IN public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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