For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 274 students in Laporte County, IN.
The top-ranked public charter school in Laporte County, IN is Renaissance Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laporte County, IN public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in Laporte County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Laporte County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Renaissance Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4093 W Us Hwy 20
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 878-8711
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 878-8711
Gr: K-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Laporte County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1201 East Michigan Blvd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Gr: PK
317 Detroit St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Gr: 6-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
11 North Michigan 360
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
Gr: K-12
11 North Michigan 360
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
Gr: PK-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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
Gr: 9-12
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%
309 School Dr 249
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 733-2815
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 733-2815
Gr: K-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Laporte County, IN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Laporte County, IN include Renaissance Academy Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Laporte County?
1 public charter schools are located in Laporte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Laporte County?
Laporte County public charter schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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