Best Schools in Chesterton, IN
Chesterton, IN has a total of 19 schools including 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 12,215 students attend Chesterton, IN schools. On average, schools in Chesterton score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Chesterton meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Chesterton, IN
Chesterton, IN has 3 high schools with 5,779 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Chesterton score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Chesterton meet expectations.
1. Chesterton Senior High School
SchoolGrade
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Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1981 Students
2. Portage High School
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Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2243 Students
3. Michigan City High School
SchoolGrade
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Michigan City Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1555 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chesterton, IN
Chesterton, IN has 5 middle schools with 3,092 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Chesterton score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Chesterton meet expectations.
1. Liberty Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
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Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 351 Students
2. Chesterton Middle School
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Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 884 Students
3. Westchester Intermediate School
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Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 478 Students
4. Willowcreek Middle School
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Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 949 Students
5. Barker Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Michigan City Area Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 430 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chesterton, IN
Chesterton, IN has 10 elementary schools with 3,249 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Chesterton score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Chesterton meet expectations.
1. Jackson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 315 Students
2. Brummitt Elementary School
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Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 354 Students
3. Bailly Elementary School
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Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 401 Students
4. Liberty Elementary School
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Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 496 Students
5. Newton Yost Elementary School
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Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 369 Students
6. Paul Saylor Elementary School
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Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 292 Students
7. Ethel R Jones Elementary School
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Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 305 Students
8. Pine Elementary School
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Michigan City Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 403 Students
9. St Patrick Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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St Patrick Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 225 Students
10. Chesterton Montessori School
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Chesterton Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 89 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chesterton, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chesterton, IN has a total population of 19,181 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chesterton, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chesterton, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chesterton, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chesterton, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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