For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 980 students in Porter County, IN. The top-ranked public preschools in Porter County, IN are John Simatovich Elementary School, Porter Lakes Elementary School and Hebron Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Porter County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Porter County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Porter County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
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 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
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 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
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: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 preschools in Porter County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Porter County, IN include John Simatovich Elementary School, Porter Lakes Elementary School and Hebron Elementary School. Porter County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public preschools are located in Porter County?
2 public preschools are located in Porter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Porter County?
Porter County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Porter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Porter County include: Hebron Elementary School vs. Porter Lakes Elementary School, Porter Lakes Elementary School vs. Hebron Elementary School
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