Lake County Public Schools

Lake County, Indiana

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

120

public schools

Total Enrollment

75,089

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Lake County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Indiana; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Lake County has 30 district entries. School City of Hammond is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 17 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 16 listed communities. Gary has the most listed schools, with 22 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 70 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 14 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 13 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

17 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

120

in Lake County

Reported Enrollment

75,089

120 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

11% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary70

Middle20

High23

Other7

30 School Districts in Lake County

School City of Hammond

Lake Central School Corporation

Crown Point Community School Corp

Merrillville Community School Corp

School Town of Munster

Gary Community School Corp

School City of Hobart

School City of East Chicago

Tri-Creek School Corporation

5 schools

3,269 students

School Town of Highland

6 schools

3,007 students

120 Public Schools in Lake County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 17 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Lake County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Lake Central High School	Profile	Lake Central School Corporation	Saint John, 46373Suburb: Large	9–12	High	3,069
Crown Point High School	Profile	Crown Point Community School Corp	Crown Point, 46307Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,948
Merrillville High School	Profile	Merrillville Community School Corp	Merrillville, 46410Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,042
Hammond Central High School	Profile	School City of Hammond	Hammond, 46320Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,863
Morton Senior High School	Profile	School City of Hammond	Hammond, 46323Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,609
Munster High School	Profile	School Town of Munster	Munster, 46321Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,564
21st Century Charter Sch of Gary	Profile	21st Century Charter Sch of Gary	Gary, 46402City: Small	KG–12	Charter	1,337
Hobart High School	Profile	School City of Hobart	Hobart, 46342Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,306
Gary Lighthouse Charter School	Profile	Gary Lighthouse Charter School	Gary, 46406City: Small	KG–12	Charter	1,127
Robert Taft Middle School	Profile	Crown Point Community School Corp	Crown Point, 46307Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,091
East Chicago Central High School	Profile	School City of East Chicago	East Chicago, 46312Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,079
Hal E Clark Middle School	Profile	Lake Central School Corporation	Saint John, 46373Suburb: Large	5–8	Middle	1,069
Griffth Jr/Sr High School	Profile	Griffith Public Schools	Griffith, 46319Suburb: Large	6–12	High	1,059
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School	Profile	Crown Point Community School Corp	Crown Point, 46307Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,046
Lowell Senior High School	Profile	Tri-Creek School Corporation	Lowell, 46356Town: Fringe	9–12	High	1,033
West Side Leadership Academy	Profile	Gary Community School Corp	Gary, 46406City: Small	9–12	High	1,013
Highland High School	Profile	School Town of Highland	Highland, 46322Suburb: Large	9–12	High	987
Kahler Middle School	Record	Lake Central School Corporation	Dyer, 46311Suburb: Large	5–8	Middle	922
Pierce Middle School	Record	Merrillville Community School Corp	Merrillville, 46410Suburb: Large	7–8	Middle	919
Hobart Middle School	Record	School City of Hobart	Hobart, 46342Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	917

Lake Central High School

Lake Central School Corporation

Saint John, 46373 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,069 students

Crown Point High School

Crown Point Community School Corp

Crown Point, 46307 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,948 students

Merrillville High School

Merrillville Community School Corp

Merrillville, 46410 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,042 students

Hammond Central High School

School City of Hammond

Hammond, 46320 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,863 students

Morton Senior High School

School City of Hammond

Hammond, 46323 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,609 students

Munster High School

School Town of Munster

Munster, 46321 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,564 students

21st Century Charter Sch of Gary

Gary, 46402 / City: Small

ProfileKG–12Charter1,337 students

Hobart High School

School City of Hobart

Hobart, 46342 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,306 students

Gary Lighthouse Charter School

Gary, 46406 / City: Small

ProfileKG–12Charter1,127 students

Robert Taft Middle School

Crown Point Community School Corp

Crown Point, 46307 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,091 students

East Chicago Central High School

School City of East Chicago

East Chicago, 46312 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,079 students

Hal E Clark Middle School

Lake Central School Corporation

Saint John, 46373 / Suburb: Large

Profile5–8Middle1,069 students

Griffth Jr/Sr High School

Griffith Public Schools

Griffith, 46319 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–12High1,059 students

Colonel John Wheeler Middle School

Crown Point Community School Corp

Crown Point, 46307 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,046 students

Lowell Senior High School

Tri-Creek School Corporation

Lowell, 46356 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,033 students

West Side Leadership Academy

Gary Community School Corp

Gary, 46406 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,013 students

Highland High School

School Town of Highland

Highland, 46322 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High987 students

Kahler Middle School

Lake Central School Corporation

Dyer, 46311 / Suburb: Large

Record5–8Middle922 students

Pierce Middle School

Merrillville Community School Corp

Merrillville, 46410 / Suburb: Large

Record7–8Middle919 students

Hobart Middle School

School City of Hobart

Hobart, 46342 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle917 students

Citeable records

Citeable public school records for Lake County

Lake County has 120 NCES public school records, so the full anchor index is split into fast-loading record pages. The sample below starts the directory, while the complete page links keep every school citeable.

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120

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Primary schools

Aspire Charter Academy
Aspire Charter Academy
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Gary, 46406
Enrollment
666 students
Listed on this county directory
Charter School of the Dunes
Charter School of the Dunes
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Gary, 46403
Enrollment
684 students
Listed on this county directory
Douglas MacArthur Elem School
Crown Point Community School Corp
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Cedar Lake, 46303
Enrollment
439 students
Listed on this county directory
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School
Crown Point Community School Corp
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Crown Point, 46307
Enrollment
644 students
Listed on this county directory
Jerry Ross Elementary School
Crown Point Community School Corp
Record
Grades
3–5
Location
Crown Point, 46307
Enrollment
524 students
Listed on this county directory
Lake Street Elementary School
Crown Point Community School Corp
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Crown Point, 46307
Enrollment
743 students
Listed on this county directory
Solon Robinson Elementary School
Crown Point Community School Corp
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Crown Point, 46307
Enrollment
528 students
Listed on this county directory
Timothy Ball Elementary School
Crown Point Community School Corp
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Crown Point, 46307
Enrollment
540 students
Listed on this county directory
Winfield Elementary School
Crown Point Community School Corp
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
Crown Point, 46307
Enrollment
561 students
Listed on this county directory
East Chicago Lighthouse
East Chicago Lighthouse Charter
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
East Chicago, 46312
Enrollment
473 students
Listed on this county directory
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
East Chicago, 46312
Enrollment
423 students
Listed on this county directory
Banneker Elementary at Marquette
Gary Community School Corp
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Gary, 46403
Enrollment
299 students
Listed on this county directory
Beveridge Elementary School
Gary Community School Corp
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Gary, 46404
Enrollment
310 students
Listed on this county directory
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
Gary Community School Corp
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Gary, 46407
Enrollment
442 students
Listed on this county directory
Frankie Woods McCullough Academy
Gary Community School Corp
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Gary, 46407
Enrollment
411 students
Listed on this county directory
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn
Gary Community School Corp
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Gary, 46408
Enrollment
524 students
Listed on this county directory
Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev Ctr
Gary Community School Corp
Record
Grades
PK–KG
Location
Gary, 46407
Enrollment
199 students
Listed on this county directory
Beiriger Elementary School
Griffith Public Schools
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Griffith, 46319
Enrollment
443 students
Listed on this county directory
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
Griffith Public Schools
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
Griffith, 46319
Enrollment
464 students
Listed on this county directory
Jane Ball Elementary School
Hanover Community School Corp
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
Cedar Lake, 46303
Enrollment
371 students
Listed on this county directory
Lincoln Elementary School
Hanover Community School Corp
Record
Grades
KG–2
Location
Cedar Lake, 46303
Enrollment
312 students
Listed on this county directory
Red Cedars Elementary
Hanover Community School Corp
Record
Grades
3–5
Location
Cedar Lake, 46303
Enrollment
619 students
Listed on this county directory
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Merrillville, 46410
Enrollment
208 students
Listed on this county directory
George Bibich Elementary School
Lake Central School Corporation
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Dyer, 46311
Enrollment
572 students
Listed on this county directory
Homan Elementary School
Lake Central School Corporation
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Schererville, 46375
Enrollment
475 students
Listed on this county directory
James H Watson Elementary School
Lake Central School Corporation
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Schererville, 46375
Enrollment
656 students
Listed on this county directory
Kolling Elementary School
Lake Central School Corporation
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Saint John, 46373
Enrollment
695 students
Listed on this county directory
Peifer Elementary School
Lake Central School Corporation
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Schererville, 46375
Enrollment
471 students
Listed on this county directory
Protsman Elementary School
Lake Central School Corporation
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Dyer, 46311
Enrollment
610 students
Listed on this county directory
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
Lake Ridge New Tech Schools
Record
Grades
KG–4
Location
Gary, 46408
Enrollment
524 students
Listed on this county directory
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch
Lake Station Community Schools
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Lake Station, 46405
Enrollment
239 students
Listed on this county directory
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
Lake Station Community Schools
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Lake Station, 46405
Enrollment
270 students
Listed on this county directory
Edgar L Miller Elementary School
Merrillville Community School Corp
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Merrillville, 46410
Enrollment
351 students
Listed on this county directory
Henry P Fieler Elementary School
Merrillville Community School Corp
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Merrillville, 46410
Enrollment
447 students
Listed on this county directory
Homer Iddings Elementary School
Merrillville Community School Corp
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Merrillville, 46410
Enrollment
488 students
Listed on this county directory
John Wood Elementary School
Merrillville Community School Corp
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Merrillville, 46410
Enrollment
315 students
Listed on this county directory
Jonas E Salk Elementary School
Merrillville Community School Corp
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Merrillville, 46410
Enrollment
587 students
Listed on this county directory
Henry S Evans Elementary School
River Forest Community Sch Corp
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Lake Station, 46405
Enrollment
389 students
Listed on this county directory
John I Meister Elementary School
River Forest Community Sch Corp
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Hobart, 46342
Enrollment
346 students
Listed on this county directory
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
School City of East Chicago
Record
Grades
KG–6
Location
East Chicago, 46312
Enrollment
286 students
Listed on this county directory
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
School City of East Chicago
Record
Grades
KG–6
Location
East Chicago, 46312
Enrollment
396 students
Listed on this county directory
George Washington Elementary Sch
School City of East Chicago
Record
Grades
KG–6
Location
East Chicago, 46312
Enrollment
462 students
Listed on this county directory
William McKinley Elementary School
School City of East Chicago
Record
Grades
KG–6
Location
East Chicago, 46312
Enrollment
488 students
Listed on this county directory
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
School City of Hammond
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Hammond, 46327
Enrollment
546 students
Listed on this county directory
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School
School City of Hammond
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Hammond, 46324
Enrollment
669 students
Listed on this county directory
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch
School City of Hammond
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Whiting, 46394
Enrollment
283 students
Listed on this county directory
Frank O'Bannon Elementary School
School City of Hammond
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Hammond, 46324
Enrollment
544 students
Listed on this county directory
Joseph Hess Elementary School
School City of Hammond
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Hammond, 46323
Enrollment
688 students
Listed on this county directory
Kenwood Elementary School
School City of Hammond
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Hammond, 46324
Enrollment
253 students
Listed on this county directory
Lew Wallace Elementary School
School City of Hammond
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Hammond, 46324
Enrollment
465 students
Listed on this county directory
Morton Elementary School
School City of Hammond
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Hammond, 46323
Enrollment
476 students
Listed on this county directory
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
School City of Hammond
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Hammond, 46324
Enrollment
665 students
Listed on this county directory
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
School City of Hammond
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Hammond, 46324
Enrollment
439 students
Listed on this county directory
Warren G Harding Elementary School
School City of Hammond
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Hammond, 46323
Enrollment
684 students
Listed on this county directory
Washington Irving Elementary Sch
School City of Hammond
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Hammond, 46327
Enrollment
728 students
Listed on this county directory
Early Learning Center-George Earle
School City of Hobart
Record
Grades
PK–KG
Location
Hobart, 46342
Enrollment
307 students
Listed on this county directory
Joan Martin Elementary School
School City of Hobart
Record
Grades
1–5
Location
Hobart, 46342
Enrollment
501 students
Listed on this county directory
Liberty Elementary School
School City of Hobart
Record
Grades
1–5
Location
Hobart, 46342
Enrollment
423 students
Listed on this county directory
Veterans Elementary School at Mundell
School City of Hobart
Record
Grades
1–5
Location
Hobart, 46342
Enrollment
560 students
Listed on this county directory
Nathan Hale Elementary School
School City of Whiting
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Whiting, 46394
Enrollment
391 students
Listed on this county directory
Allen J Warren Elementary School
School Town of Highland
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Highland, 46322
Enrollment
267 students
Listed on this county directory
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
School Town of Highland
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Highland, 46322
Enrollment
364 students
Listed on this county directory
Mildred Merkley Elementary School
School Town of Highland
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Highland, 46322
Enrollment
265 students
Listed on this county directory
Southridge Elementary School
School Town of Highland
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Highland, 46322
Enrollment
398 students
Listed on this county directory
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School
School Town of Munster
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Munster, 46321
Enrollment
472 students
Listed on this county directory
Frank H Hammond Elementary School
School Town of Munster
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Munster, 46321
Enrollment
685 students
Listed on this county directory
James B Eads Elementary School
School Town of Munster
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Munster, 46321
Enrollment
507 students
Listed on this county directory
Lake Prairie Elementary School
Tri-Creek School Corporation
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Lowell, 46356
Enrollment
416 students
Listed on this county directory
Oak Hill Elementary School
Tri-Creek School Corporation
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Lowell, 46356
Enrollment
563 students
Listed on this county directory
Three Creeks Elem School
Tri-Creek School Corporation
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Lowell, 46356
Enrollment
515 students
Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

Colonel John Wheeler Middle School
Crown Point Community School Corp
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Crown Point, 46307
Enrollment
1,046 students
Robert Taft Middle School
Crown Point Community School Corp
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Crown Point, 46307
Enrollment
1,091 students
Bailly Middle School
Gary Community School Corp
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Gary, 46409
Enrollment
383 students
Listed on this county directory
Gary Middle School
Gary Community School Corp
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Gary, 46403
Enrollment
326 students
Listed on this county directory
Hanover Central Middle School
Hanover Community School Corp
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Cedar Lake, 46303
Enrollment
650 students
Listed on this county directory
Hal E Clark Middle School
Lake Central School Corporation
Record
Grades
5–8
Location
Saint John, 46373
Enrollment
1,069 students
Kahler Middle School
Lake Central School Corporation
Record
Grades
5–8
Location
Dyer, 46311
Enrollment
922 students
Listed on this county directory
Michael Grimmer Middle School
Lake Central School Corporation
Record
Grades
5–8
Location
Schererville, 46375
Enrollment
754 students
Listed on this county directory
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
Lake Ridge New Tech Schools
Record
Grades
5–8
Location
Gary, 46408
Enrollment
476 students
Listed on this county directory
Merrillville Intermediate School
Merrillville Community School Corp
Record
Grades
5–6
Location
Merrillville, 46410
Enrollment
855 students
Listed on this county directory
Pierce Middle School
Merrillville Community School Corp
Record
Grades
7–8
Location
Merrillville, 46410
Enrollment
919 students
Listed on this county directory
River Forest Middle School
River Forest Community Sch Corp
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Hobart, 46342
Enrollment
379 students
Listed on this county directory
Joseph Block Middle School
School City of East Chicago
Record
Grades
7–8
Location
East Chicago, 46312
Enrollment
487 students
Listed on this county directory
Charles N Scott Middle School
School City of Hammond
Record
Grades
7–8
Location
Hammond, 46323
Enrollment
738 students
Listed on this county directory
Henry W Eggers Middle School
School City of Hammond
Record
Grades
7–8
Location
Hammond, 46320
Enrollment
855 students
Listed on this county directory
Hobart Middle School
School City of Hobart
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Hobart, 46342
Enrollment
917 students
Listed on this county directory
Whiting Middle School
School City of Whiting
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Whiting, 46394
Enrollment
270 students
Listed on this county directory
Highland Middle School
School Town of Highland
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Highland, 46322
Enrollment
726 students
Listed on this county directory
Wilbur Wright Middle School
School Town of Munster
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Munster, 46321
Enrollment
908 students
Listed on this county directory
Lowell Middle School
Tri-Creek School Corporation
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Lowell, 46356
Enrollment
742 students
Listed on this county directory

High schools

Crown Point High School
Crown Point Community School Corp
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Crown Point, 46307
Enrollment
2,948 students
Excel Center - Gary
Excel Center - Gary
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Gary, 46408
Enrollment
145 students
Listed on this county directory
Excel Center - Hammond
Excel Center - Hammond
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Hammond, 46323
Enrollment
195 students
Listed on this county directory
Gary Career Center
Gary Community School Corp
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Gary, 46409
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
West Side Leadership Academy
Gary Community School Corp
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Gary, 46406
Enrollment
1,013 students
Gary Middle College
Gary Middle College
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Gary, 46402
Enrollment
176 students
Listed on this county directory

Lake County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Lake County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Indiana. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Lake County public school directory?

The directory lists 120 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Lake County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Lake County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Lake County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 17 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Lake County?

Start with the 30 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Lake County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

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Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.