Top 10 Best Laporte County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 3,612 students in Laporte County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Laporte County, IN are F Willard Crichfield Elementary School, Kingsbury Elementary School and Riley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laporte County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Laporte County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Laporte County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
F Willard Crichfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
336 W Johnson Rd
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2020
Grades: PK-4
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Kingsbury Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
0802 W 400 S
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-1823
Grades: PK-4
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
516 Weller Ave
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3235
Grades: PK-4
| 311 students
Rank: #44.
Kingsford Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
460 Evanston Rd
Kingsford Heights, IN 46346
(219) 393-3116
Grades: PK-4
| 164 students
Rank: #55.
Hailmann Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 E Ohio St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2080
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #66.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3214 S Sr 104
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 369-9016
Grades: PK-4
| 301 students
Rank: #77.
Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
321 Bolka Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2096
Grades: PK-6
| 384 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
402 Harrison St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3755
Grades: PK-4
| 344 students
Rank: #99.
Handley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
408 10th St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2561
Grades: PK-4
| 370 students
Rank: #1010.
Wanatah School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
309 School Dr
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 733-2815
Grades: PK-8
| 221 students
Rank: #1111.
Pine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1660 Co Line Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2114
Grades: PK-6
| 398 students
Rank: #1212.
Niemann Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
811 Royal Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2146
Grades: PK
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Laporte County, IN

Laporte County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2407 N 500 W
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-1188
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
1201 East Michigan Blvd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Grades: PK
| n/a students
317 Detroit St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
11 North Michigan 360
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
11 North Michigan 360
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
Grades: PK-12
| 168 students
201 Woodlawn Ave
Michigan City, IN 46361
(219) 872-8239
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
602 1st St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 325-0632
Grades: PK
| 9 students
1000 Harrison St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-6930
Grades: 6-8
| 639 students
309 School Dr 249
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 733-2815
Grades: K-8
| 210 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Laporte County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Laporte County, IN include F Willard Crichfield Elementary School, Kingsbury Elementary School and Riley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Laporte County, IN?
12 public preschools are located in Laporte County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Laporte County, IN?
Laporte County, IN public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

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