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LaPorte County Public Schools

LaPorte County, Indiana

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

Total Schools

35

public schools

Total Enrollment

15,962

students

School Districts

7

districts

Directory guide

How to use the LaPorte 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

LaPorte County has 7 district entries. Michigan City Area Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 13 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 9 listed communities. LaPorte has the most listed schools, with 12 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 21 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. 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

4 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

35

in LaPorte County

Reported Enrollment

15,962

35 schools reporting

School Districts

7

districts

Charter Schools

1

3% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary21
Middle5
High7
Other2

7 School Districts in LaPorte County

LaPorte Community School Corp

11 schools
6,227 students

Michigan City Area Schools

13 schools
5,193 students

New Prairie United School Corp

5 schools
2,910 students

South Central Com School Corp

2 schools
950 students

MSD of New Durham Township

2 schools
944 students

Tri-Township Cons School Corp

2 schools
337 students

Renaissance Academy Charter School

1 school
246 students

35 Public Schools in LaPorte County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 20 of 35 matching schools

LaPorte High School

LaPorte Community School Corp

LaPorte, 46350 / City: Small

ProfilePK–12Other1,875 students

Michigan City High School

Michigan City Area Schools

Michigan City, 46360 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,555 students

New Prairie High School

New Prairie United School Corp

New Carlisle, 46552 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High979 students

LaPorte Middle School

LaPorte Community School Corp

LaPorte, 46350 / Rural: Fringe

Profile7–8Middle941 students

Kesling Intermediate School

LaPorte Community School Corp

LaPorte, 46350 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only5–6Middle903 students

New Prairie Middle School

New Prairie United School Corp

New Carlisle, 46552 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle705 students

Westville Elementary School

MSD of New Durham Township

Westville, 46391 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–6Primary517 students

South Central Elementary School

South Central Com School Corp

Union Mills, 46382 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–6Primary495 students

F Willard Crichfield Elementary

LaPorte Community School Corp

LaPorte, 46350 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyPK–4Primary468 students

Joy Elementary School

Michigan City Area Schools

Michigan City, 46360 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–6Primary460 students

South Central Jr-Sr High School

South Central Com School Corp

Union Mills, 46382 / Rural: Distant

Listed only7–12High455 students

Rolling Prairie Elementary School

New Prairie United School Corp

Rolling Prairie, 46371 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary434 students

Barker Middle School

Michigan City Area Schools

Michigan City, 46360 / City: Small

Listed only7–8Middle430 students

Westville High School

MSD of New Durham Township

Westville, 46391 / Town: Fringe

Listed only7–12High427 students

Handley Elementary School

LaPorte Community School Corp

LaPorte, 46350 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–4Primary391 students

Lake Hills Elementary School

Michigan City Area Schools

Michigan City, 46360 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary383 students

Knapp Elementary School

Michigan City Area Schools

Michigan City, 46360 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–6Primary376 students

Edgewood Elementary School

Michigan City Area Schools

Michigan City, 46360 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–6Primary345 students

Springfield Elementary School

Michigan City Area Schools

Michigan City, 46360 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–6Primary345 students

Hailmann Elementary School

LaPorte Community School Corp

LaPorte, 46350 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–4Primary343 students

LaPorte County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which LaPorte 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 LaPorte County public school directory?

The directory lists 35 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 LaPorte 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 LaPorte 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 LaPorte County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 4 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 LaPorte County?

Start with the 7 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 LaPorte 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.

← Back to LaPorte County Education OverviewCounty school score: 33/100

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.