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Best Schools in Valparaiso, IN
Valparaiso, IN has 45 public schools (9 high, 8 middle, 25 elementary) serving 22,522 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Valparaiso greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Valparaiso, IN
The top high schools in Valparaiso, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Twp Middle/high School
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East Porter County School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 439 Students
2. Morgan Township Middle/high School
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East Porter County School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 435 Students
3. Wheeler High School
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Union Township School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 434 Students
4. Valparaiso High School
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Valparaiso Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2098 Students
5. Chesterton Senior High School
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Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1981 Students
6. Kouts Middle/high School
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East Porter County School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 436 Students
7. Boone Grove High School
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Porter Township School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 486 Students
8. Portage High School
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Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2243 Students
9. Tri-township Jr.-sr. High School
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Tri-township Cons School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 154 Students
Best Middle Schools in Valparaiso, IN
The top middle schools in Valparaiso, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chesterton Middle School
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Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 884 Students
2. Benjamin Franklin Middle School
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Valparaiso Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
3. Liberty Intermediate School
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Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 351 Students
4. Union Township Middle School
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Union Township School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 324 Students
5. Thomas Jefferson Middle School
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Valparaiso Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 640 Students
6. Boone Grove Middle School
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Porter Township School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 323 Students
7. Willowcreek Middle School
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Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 949 Students
8. William Fegely Middle School
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Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 633 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Valparaiso, IN
The top elementary schools in Valparaiso, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson Elementary School
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Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 315 Students
2. Memorial Elementary School
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Valparaiso Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students
3. St Paul Catholic School
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St Paul Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 226 Students
4. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
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Valparaiso Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 273 Students
5. Heavilin Elementary School
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Valparaiso Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 505 Students
6. Liberty Elementary School
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Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 496 Students
7. Northview Elementary School
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Valparaiso Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 271 Students
8. Union Center Elementary School
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Union Township School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students
9. Parkview Elementary School
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Valparaiso Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 219 Students
10. Central Elementary School
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Valparaiso Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 134 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Valparaiso, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Valparaiso, IN has a total population of 79,672 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Valparaiso, 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 Valparaiso, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Valparaiso, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Valparaiso, 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 Valparaiso, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Valparaiso, IN
How many schools are in Valparaiso, IN?
Valparaiso, IN has 45 public schools: 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 25 elementary schools, serving 22,522 students in total.
How do schools in Valparaiso perform on state tests?
On average, 45 schools in Valparaiso score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Valparaiso greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Valparaiso?
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.
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Valparaiso
23 of 23 schools in Valparaiso carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 19B: 1C: 2D: 1
All 23 public schools we grade in Valparaiso. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (3)
Middle and junior high schools (3)
Elementary and primary schools (15)
- Central Elementary School
- Cooks Corners Elementary School
- Flint Lake Elementary School
- Heavilin Elementary School
- Jackson Elementary School
- John Simatovich Elementary School
- Memorial Elementary School
- Morgan Township Elementary School
- Northview Elementary School
- Parkview Elementary School
- Paul Saylor Elementary School
- South Haven Elementary School
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
- Union Center Elementary School
- Washington Twp Elementary School
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (7)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.