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Best La Porte Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,183 students in La Porte, IN (there are 5 private schools, serving 655 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in La Porte, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in La Porte, IN are F Willard Crichfield Elementary School, Hailmann Elementary School and Kingsbury Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Porte, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in La Porte have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in La Porte, IN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
F Willard Crichfield Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
336 W Johnson Rd
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2020
Gr: PK-4 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Hailmann Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 E Ohio St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2080
Gr: PK-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Kingsbury Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
0802 W 400 S
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-1823
Gr: PK-4 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Renaissance Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4093 W Us Hwy 20
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 878-8711
Gr: K-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
402 Harrison St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3755
Gr: PK-4 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
516 Weller Ave
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3235
Gr: PK-4 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Laporte High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
602 'f' St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3102
Gr: PK-12 | 1,807 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Handley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
408 10th St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2561
Gr: PK-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Kesling Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
306 E 18th St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-7507
Gr: 5-6 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Laporte Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
306 E 18th Street
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 324-1370
Gr: 7-8 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3214 S Sr 104
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 369-9016
Gr: PK-4 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
La Porte Online School
1000 Harrison St.
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-7056
Gr: K-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 96:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in La Porte, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in La Porte, IN include F Willard Crichfield Elementary School, Hailmann Elementary School and Kingsbury Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in La Porte?
12 public schools are located in La Porte.
What percentage of students in La Porte go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in La Porte are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Porte?
La Porte public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in La Porte are often viewed compared to one another?

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