For the 2026 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 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 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Laporte County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Renaissance Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4093 W Us Hwy 20
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 878-8711
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 878-8711
Gr: K-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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
Gr: 5-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Laporte High School
(Math: 29% | 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
Gr: PK-12 | 1,851 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Westville High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 E Valparaiso St
Westville, IN 46391
(219) 785-2531
Westville, IN 46391
(219) 785-2531
Gr: 7-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Laporte Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 E 18th Street
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 324-1370
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 324-1370
Gr: 7-8 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Barker Middle School
(Math: 19% | 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
Gr: 7-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Martin T Krueger Middle School
(Math: 18% | 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
Gr: 7-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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
Gr: 6-12
Laporte County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1201 East Michigan Blvd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Gr: PK
317 Detroit St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Gr: 6-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
11 North Michigan 360
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
Gr: K-12
11 North Michigan 360
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
Gr: PK-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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
Gr: 9-12
602 1st St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 325-0632
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 325-0632
Gr: PK | 9 students Minority enrollment: 22%
1000 Harrison St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-6930
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-6930
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
11 N Michigan St
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
La Crosse, IN 46348
(219) 754-2461
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
309 School Dr 249
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 733-2815
Wanatah, IN 46390
(219) 733-2815
Gr: K-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 37% (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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