Top 10 Best Valparaiso Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 10,845 students in Valparaiso, IN (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,319 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Valparaiso, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%). Valparaiso has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
The top ranked public schools in Valparaiso, IN are Memorial Elementary School, Heavilin Elementary School and Valparaiso High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valparaiso, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Valparaiso have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Valparaiso, IN Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memorial Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1052 Park Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3090
Grades: K-5
| 481 students
Rank: #22.
Heavilin Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2450 Heavilin Road
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 476-8820
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
Rank: #33.
Valparaiso High School
Math: 60% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2727 N Campbell St
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3070
Grades: 9-12
| 2,073 students
Rank: #44.
Morgan Township Middle/high School
Math: 58% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
299 S Sr 49
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Grades: 6-12
| 433 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
653 Hayes Leonard Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3030
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
Rank: #66.
Morgan Township Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
299 S Sr 49
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5883
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #77.
Jackson Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
811 N 400 E
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 983-3680
Grades: K-4
| 315 students
Rank: #88.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1700 Roosevelt Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3130
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Northview Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
257 Northview Dr
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3100
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Union Center Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
272 N 600 W
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2544
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Wheeler High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
587 W 300 N
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2561
Grades: 9-12
| 437 students
Rank: #1212.
Cooks Corners Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
358 Bullseye Lake Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3040
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #1313.
Washington Twp Middle/high School
Math: 49% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
381 E Sr 2
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 464-3598
Grades: 6-12
| 455 students
Rank: #1414.
Washington Twp Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
383 E Sr 2
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 464-3598
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #1515.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Math: 49% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
605 Campbell
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3020
Grades: 6-8
| 815 students
Rank: #1616.
Parkview Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1405 Wood St
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3110
Grades: K-5
| 228 students
Rank: #1717.
John Simatovich Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
424 W 500 N
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2508
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
Rank: #1818.
Flint Lake Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4106 N Calumet Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3160
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #1919.
Union Township Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
599 W 300 N
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-2562
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Rank: #2020.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Math: 45% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 Roosevelt Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3140
Grades: 6-8
| 624 students
Rank: #2121.
Boone Grove High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
260 S 500 W
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 476-3455
Grades: 9-12
| 524 students
Rank: #2222.
Paul Saylor Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
331 Midway
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 763-8040
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #2323.
South Haven Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
395 W Midway Dr
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 763-8045
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #2424.
Porter County Education Services
Special Education School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Ransom Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 464-9607
Grades: K-6
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Porter County Career Center
Vocational School
1005 N Franklin
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 531-3170
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Valparaiso, Indiana

Valparaiso, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
653 Hayes Leonard Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 531-3060
Grades: K-5
| 357 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Valparaiso, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Valparaiso, IN include Memorial Elementary School, Heavilin Elementary School and Valparaiso High School. Valparaiso has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public schools are located in Valparaiso, IN?
25 public schools are located in Valparaiso, IN.
What percentage of students in Valparaiso, IN go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Valparaiso, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Valparaiso, IN?
Valparaiso, IN public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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