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Porter County Public Schools

Porter County, Indiana

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

Total Schools

54

public schools

Total Enrollment

26,384

students

School Districts

10

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Porter 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

Porter County has 10 district entries. Valparaiso Community Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 12 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 8 listed communities. Valparaiso has the most listed schools, with 25 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 31 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 3 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 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

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

54

in Porter County

Reported Enrollment

26,384

54 schools reporting

School Districts

10

districts

Charter Schools

2

4% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary31
Middle10
High11
Other2

10 School Districts in Porter County

Portage Township Schools

11 schools
6,742 students

Valparaiso Community Schools

12 schools
6,382 students

Duneland School Corporation

10 schools
5,724 students

East Porter County School Corp

6 schools
2,408 students

Porter Township School Corp

4 schools
1,527 students

Union Township School Corp

4 schools
1,409 students

MSD Boone Township

3 schools
1,072 students

Discovery Charter School

1 school
569 students

Neighbors' New Vistas High School

1 school
148 students

Porter County Education Services

1 school
0 students

54 Public Schools in Porter 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 54 matching schools

Portage High School

Portage Township Schools

Portage, 46368 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,243 students

Valparaiso High School

Valparaiso Community Schools

Valparaiso, 46385 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,098 students

Chesterton Senior High School

Duneland School Corporation

Chesterton, 46304 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,981 students

Willowcreek Middle School

Portage Township Schools

Portage, 46368 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle949 students

Chesterton Middle School

Duneland School Corporation

Chesterton, 46304 / Suburb: Large

Listed only7–8Middle884 students

Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Valparaiso Community Schools

Valparaiso, 46385 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle821 students

Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Valparaiso Community Schools

Valparaiso, 46383 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle640 students

William Fegely Middle School

Portage Township Schools

Portage, 46368 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle633 students

Discovery Charter School

Discovery Charter School

Porter, 46304 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–8Charter569 students

Porter Lakes Elementary School

Porter Township School Corp

Hebron, 46341 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–3Primary527 students

Heavilin Elementary School

Valparaiso Community Schools

Valparaiso, 46383 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary505 students

Hebron Elementary School

MSD Boone Township

Hebron, 46341 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary499 students

Liberty Elementary School

Duneland School Corporation

Chesterton, 46304 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–4Primary496 students

Boone Grove High School

Porter Township School Corp

Valparaiso, 46385 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High486 students

Westchester Intermediate School

Duneland School Corporation

Chesterton, 46304 / Suburb: Large

Listed only5–6Middle478 students

Memorial Elementary School

Valparaiso Community Schools

Valparaiso, 46383 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary477 students

Flint Lake Elementary School

Valparaiso Community Schools

Valparaiso, 46383 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary474 students

Rowena Kyle Elementary School

Portage Township Schools

Portage, 46368 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary472 students

Cooks Corners Elementary School

Valparaiso Community Schools

Valparaiso, 46383 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary470 students

Central Elementary School

Portage Township Schools

Portage, 46368 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–5Primary453 students

Porter County school directory FAQ

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

The directory lists 54 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 Porter 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 Porter 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 Porter 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 Porter County?

Start with the 10 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 Porter 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 Porter County Education OverviewCounty school score: 34/100

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.