For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,673 students in Laporte County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Laporte County, IN are Renaissance Academy Charter School, Laporte Juvenile Correctional and Laporte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laporte County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Laporte County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Laporte County (2025)
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 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Laporte Juvenile Correctional
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2407 N 500 W
La Porte, IN 46350
(812) 265-6154
La Porte, IN 46350
(812) 265-6154
Gr: 5-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Laporte High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 'f' St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3102
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3102
Gr: PK-12 | 1,851 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Westville High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 E Valparaiso St
Westville, IN 46391
(219) 785-2531
Westville, IN 46391
(219) 785-2531
Gr: 7-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Laporte Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 E 18th Street
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 324-1370
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 324-1370
Gr: 7-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
South Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9808 S 600 W
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2266
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2266
Gr: 7-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 7-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Martin T Krueger Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Springland Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2061
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2061
Gr: 7-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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
Gr: 6-12
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%
11 N Michigan St
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 middle schools in Laporte County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Laporte County, IN include Renaissance Academy Charter School, Laporte Juvenile Correctional and Laporte High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Laporte County?
9 public middle schools are located in Laporte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Laporte County?
Laporte County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Laporte County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Laporte County include: Westville High School vs. Laporte High School, South Central Jr-sr High School vs. Laporte High School, Laporte High School vs. Westville High School
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