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Best Laporte County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 4,673 students in Laporte County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Laporte County, IN are Renaissance Academy Charter School, Laporte High School and Westville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laporte County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Laporte County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Laporte County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Westville High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
207 E Valparaiso St
Westville, IN 46391
(219) 785-2531
Gr: 7-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Tri-township Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11 N Michigan St
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
Gr: 6-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
South Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9808 S 600 W
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2266
Gr: 7-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Barker Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
319 E Barker Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2057
Gr: 7-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Martin T Krueger Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Springland Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2061
Gr: 7-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
A K Smith Area Career Center
Vocational School
817 Lafayette St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2120
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-online Virtual School
309 School Dr.
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 754-2709
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Laporte County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Laporte County, IN include Renaissance Academy Charter School, Laporte High School and Westville High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Laporte County?
9 public middle schools are located in Laporte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Laporte County?
Laporte County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Laporte County are often viewed compared to one another?

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