Best Schools in LaPorte County, IN
LaPorte County, IN has 46 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 29 elementary) serving 19,499 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in LaPorte County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in LaPorte County, IN
The top high schools in LaPorte County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Prairie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Prairie United School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 979 Students
2. Westville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Of New Durham Township • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 427 Students
3. South Central Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Com School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 455 Students
4. John Glenn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
John Glenn School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 625 Students
5. Tri-township Jr.-sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-township Cons School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 154 Students
6. Michigan City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Michigan City Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1555 Students
7. Laporte Juvenile Correctional
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indiana Department Of Correction • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 35 Students
Best Middle Schools in LaPorte County, IN
The top middle schools in LaPorte County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Prairie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Prairie United School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
2. Kesling Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laporte Community School Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 903 Students
3. Harold C Urey Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
John Glenn School Corporation • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 312 Students
4. Martin T Krueger Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Michigan City Area Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 333 Students
5. Laporte Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laporte Community School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 941 Students
6. Barker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Michigan City Area Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 430 Students
Best Elementary Schools in LaPorte County, IN
The top elementary schools in LaPorte County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 207 Students
2. Olive Township Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Prairie United School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students
3. Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laporte Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 141 Students
4. Prairie View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Prairie United School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 315 Students
5. F Willard Crichfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laporte Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 468 Students
6. Handley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laporte Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 391 Students
7. South Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Com School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 495 Students
8. Rolling Prairie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Prairie United School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 434 Students
9. Walkerton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
John Glenn School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 591 Students
10. Hailmann Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laporte Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 343 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in LaPorte County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
LaPorte County, IN has a total population of 112,417 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in LaPorte County, 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 LaPorte County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in LaPorte County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for LaPorte County, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit LaPorte County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in LaPorte County, IN
How many schools are in LaPorte County, IN?
LaPorte County, IN has 46 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 29 elementary schools, serving 19,499 students in total.
How do schools in LaPorte County perform on state tests?
On average, 46 schools in LaPorte County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in LaPorte County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in LaPorte County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near LaPorte County, IN
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Cities, towns and school districts in Laporte County
7 places in Laporte County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Michigan City (10)
- New Carlisle (2)
- Rolling Prairie (2)
- Union Mills (2)
- Westville (2)
- Kingsford Heights (1)
- Wanatah (1)
School districts (3)
- LaPorte Community School Corp (11 schools)
- Michigan City Area Schools (11 schools)
- New Prairie United School Corp (5 schools)