For the 2025 school year, there are 44 public elementary schools serving 17,099 students in Porter County, IN. The top ranked public elementary schools in Porter County, IN are Memorial Elementary School, Brummitt Elementary School and Heavilin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Porter County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Porter County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Porter County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1052 Park Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3090
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3090
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Brummitt Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Indian Boundary
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3660
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3660
Gr: K-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Heavilin Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2450 Heavilin Road
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 476-8820
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 476-8820
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Union Center Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
272 N 600 W
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2544
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2544
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
811 N 400 E
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 983-3680
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 983-3680
Gr: K-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
653 Hayes Leonard Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3030
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3030
Gr: K-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
John Simatovich Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
424 W 500 N
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2508
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2508
Gr: K-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Cooks Corners Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
358 Bullseye Lake Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3040
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3040
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Porter Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
208 S 725 W
Hebron, IN 46341
(219) 476-3455
Hebron, IN 46341
(219) 476-3455
Gr: PK-3 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1700 Roosevelt Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3130
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3130
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Liberty Intermediate School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 W 900 N
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3690
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3690
Gr: 5-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
605 Campbell
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3020
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3020
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1405 Wood St
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3110
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3110
Gr: K-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1414.
Hebron Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 S Main St
Hebron, IN 46341
(219) 996-4771
Hebron, IN 46341
(219) 996-4771
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Bailly Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 S 5th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3670
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3670
Gr: K-4 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Newton Yost Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 W Beam St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3640
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3640
Gr: K-4 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
257 Northview Dr
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3100
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3100
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1818.
Morgan Township Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
299 S Sr 49
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1919.
Morgan Township Middle/high School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
299 S Sr 49
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Gr: 6-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2020.
Washington Twp Middle/high School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
381 E Sr 2
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 464-3598
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 464-3598
Gr: 6-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2121.
Union Township Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
599 W 300 N
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2562
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2562
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2222.
Kouts Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 E College Ave
Kouts, IN 46347
(219) 766-2231
Kouts, IN 46347
(219) 766-2231
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2323.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 W 900 N
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3650
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3650
Gr: K-4 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2424.
Flint Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4106 N Calumet Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3160
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3160
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2525.
Westchester Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 S 5th St
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3710
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-3710
Gr: 5-6 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2626.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Roosevelt Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3140
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3140
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2727.
Washington Twp Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
383 E Sr 2
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 464-3598
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 464-3598
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2828.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Canonie Dr
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-9800
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 983-9800
Gr: K-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2929.
Kouts Middle/high School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 E College Ave
Kouts, IN 46347
(219) 766-2231
Kouts, IN 46347
(219) 766-2231
Gr: 6-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3030.
Ethel R Jones Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2374 Mccool Rd
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8025
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8025
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3131.
Boone Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 W 550 S
Boone Grove, IN 46302
(219) 462-1032
Boone Grove, IN 46302
(219) 462-1032
Gr: 4-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3232.
Rowena Kyle Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 Hamstrom Rd
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8030
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8030
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3333.
South Haven Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
395 W Midway Dr
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 763-8045
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 763-8045
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3434.
Hebron Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 S Main St
Hebron, IN 46341
(219) 996-4771
Hebron, IN 46341
(219) 996-4771
Gr: 6-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3535.
George L Myers Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Willowdale
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8035
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-8035
Gr: K-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Show 9 more public schools in Porter County, IN (out of 44 total schools)
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Porter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
653 Hayes Leonard Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3060
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3060
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Porter County Career Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1005 N Franklin
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3170
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3170
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Porter County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Porter County, IN include Memorial Elementary School, Brummitt Elementary School and Heavilin Elementary School. Porter County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public elementary schools are located in Porter County?
44 public elementary schools are located in Porter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Porter County?
Porter County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Porter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Porter County include: William Fegely Middle School vs. Willowcreek Middle School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School vs. Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Benjamin Franklin Middle School vs. Thomas Jefferson Middle School
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