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Best Michigan City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,992 students in Michigan City, IN (there are 6 private schools, serving 967 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Michigan City, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Michigan City, IN are Knapp Elementary School, Coolspring Elementary School and Springfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan City, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Michigan City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Michigan City, IN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
321 Bolka Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2096
Gr: PK-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Coolspring Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9121 W 300 N
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2073
Gr: K-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3054 W 800 N
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2117
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
502 Boyd Cir
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2079
Gr: K-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Joy Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 E Coolspring Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2090
Gr: PK-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E Homer St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2102
Gr: K-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Michigan City High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8466 W Pahs Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2044
Gr: 9-12 | 1,506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Pine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1660 Co Line Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2114
Gr: PK-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Niemann Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
811 Royal Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2146
Gr: PK
Rank: #1212.
Lake Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Ferguson Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2105
Gr: K-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Michigan City, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Michigan City, IN include Knapp Elementary School, Coolspring Elementary School and Springfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Michigan City?
13 public schools are located in Michigan City.
What percentage of students in Michigan City go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Michigan City are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan City?
Michigan City public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Michigan City are often viewed compared to one another?

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