For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public preschools serving 7,046 students in Laporte County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Laporte County, IN are F Willard Crichfield Elementary School, South Central Elementary School and Hailmann 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 45% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Laporte County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Laporte County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
F Willard Crichfield Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
South Central Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9808 S 600 W
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2269
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2269
Gr: PK-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Hailmann Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 E Ohio St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2080
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2080
Gr: PK-4 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Kingsbury Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 Harrison St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3755
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3755
Gr: PK-4 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
321 Bolka Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2096
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2096
Gr: PK-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Kingsford Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
460 Evanston Rd
Kingsford Heights, IN 46346
(219) 393-3116
Kingsford Heights, IN 46346
(219) 393-3116
Gr: PK-4 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
516 Weller Ave
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3235
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3235
Gr: PK-4 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Handley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 10th St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2561
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2561
Gr: PK-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Westville Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 E Valparaiso St
Westville, IN 46391
(219) 785-2532
Westville, IN 46391
(219) 785-2532
Gr: PK-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3054 W 800 N
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2117
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2117
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Tri-township Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
309 School Dr
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 733-2815
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 733-2815
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1414.
Joy Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Coolspring Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2090
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2090
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1515.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3214 S Sr 104
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 369-9016
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 369-9016
Gr: PK-4 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1616.
Pine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1660 Co Line Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2114
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2114
Gr: PK-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 preschools in Laporte County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Laporte County, IN include F Willard Crichfield Elementary School, South Central Elementary School and Hailmann Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Laporte County?
16 public preschools are located in Laporte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Laporte County?
Laporte County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Laporte County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Laporte County include: Tri-township Elementary School vs. South Central Elementary School, South Central Elementary School vs. Tri-township Elementary School, Handley Elementary School vs. Hailmann Elementary School
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