For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 980 students in Porter County, IN. The top ranked public preschools in Porter County, IN are Hebron Elementary School and Porter Lakes 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 65% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hebron Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
307 S Main St
Hebron, IN 46341
(219) 996-4771
Hebron, IN 46341
(219) 996-4771
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #22.
Porter Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
208 S 725 W
Hebron, IN 46341
(219) 476-3455
Hebron, IN 46341
(219) 476-3455
Grades: PK-3
| 493 students
Porter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
653 Hayes Leonard Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3060
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3060
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Porter County Career Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1005 N Franklin
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3170
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3170
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Porter County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Porter County, IN include Hebron Elementary School and Porter Lakes 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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