For the 2025 school year, there are 9 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 Juvenile Correctional and Laporte 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 27% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Laporte County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Laporte County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Renaissance Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4093 W Us Hwy 20
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 878-8711
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 878-8711
Grades: K-8
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Laporte Juvenile Correctional
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2407 N 500 W
La Porte, IN 46350
(812) 265-6154
La Porte, IN 46350
(812) 265-6154
Grades: 5-12
| 50 students
Rank: #33.
Laporte High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 'f' St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3102
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3102
Grades: PK-12
| 1,851 students
Rank: #44.
Westville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 E Valparaiso St
Westville, IN 46391
(219) 785-2531
Westville, IN 46391
(219) 785-2531
Grades: 7-12
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
Laporte Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 E 18th Street
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 324-1370
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 324-1370
Grades: 7-8
| 899 students
Rank: #66.
South Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9808 S 600 W
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2266
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2266
Grades: 7-12
| 465 students
Rank: #77.
Barker Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
319 E Barker Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2057
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2057
Grades: 7-8
| 378 students
Rank: #88.
Martin T Krueger Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Springland Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2061
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2061
Grades: 7-8
| 329 students
Rank: n/an/a
A K Smith Area Career Center
Vocational School
817 Lafayette St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2120
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2120
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Laporte County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2407 N 500 W
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-1188
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-1188
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
1201 East Michigan Blvd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Grades: PK
| n/a students
317 Detroit St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
11 North Michigan 360
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
11 North Michigan 360
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
Grades: PK-12
| 168 students
Lakeside Correctional Facility High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
201 Woodlawn Ave
Michigan City, IN 46361
(219) 872-8239
Michigan City, IN 46361
(219) 872-8239
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
811 Royal Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2146
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2146
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1000 Harrison St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-6930
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-6930
Grades: 6-8
| 639 students
11 N Michigan St
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
Grades: 6-12
| 171 students
309 School Dr 249
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 733-2815
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 733-2815
Grades: K-8
| 210 students
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 Juvenile Correctional and Laporte 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 Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Laporte County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Laporte County include: Westville High School vs. Laporte High School, South Central Jr-sr High School vs. Laporte High School, Laporte High School vs. Westville High School
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