For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 4,719 students in Saint John, IN (there are , serving 1,082 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Saint John, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Saint John, IN are Kolling Elementary School, Lake Central High School and Hal E Clark Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint John, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Saint John have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Saint John, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kolling Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8801 Wicker Ave
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8577
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8577
Grades: PK-4
| 630 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Central High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8400 Wicker Ave
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8551
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8551
Grades: 9-12
| 2,992 students
Rank: #33.
Hal E Clark Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8915 W 93rd Ave
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8507
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8507
Grades: 5-8
| 1,097 students
Saint John, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
West Lake Spec Ed Coop (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
8410 Wicker Avenue
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 865-1171
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 865-1171
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saint John, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Saint John, IN include Kolling Elementary School, Lake Central High School and Hal E Clark Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Saint John?
3 public schools are located in Saint John.
What percentage of students in Saint John go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Saint John are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint John?
Saint John public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Saint John are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Saint John include: Hal E Clark Middle School vs. Kolling Elementary School, Kolling Elementary School vs. Hal E Clark Middle School
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