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Best Schools in Lapel, Indiana

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 4.8/10
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Choosing a school in Lapel?

Use this page to compare every school in Lapel by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Lapel SR High School

5.3/10

High · Frankton-lapel Community Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Lapel Elementary School

5.1/10

Elementary · Frankton-lapel Community Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Lapel Middle School

3.9/10

Middle · Frankton-lapel Community Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Lapel for 2026 are Lapel SR High School (5.3/10), Lapel Elementary School (5.1/10), and Lapel Middle School (3.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

3

in this city

Avg Score

4.8

out of 10

Median Home

$190,700

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Lapel

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Lapel SR High School 5.3 / 10
2 Lapel Elementary School 5.1 / 10
3 Lapel Middle School 3.9 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
4.8/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$77,411

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$190,700

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
30%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
28 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
73%

Of occupied housing units

How Lapel compares

Indiana rank

#199 of 218

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-1.5

below Indiana avg (6.3)

Median household income

$77k

108% of Indiana median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Lapel, Indiana

Lapel, Indiana is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 4.8 out of 10, schools in Lapel show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Lapel is Lapel SR High School with a composite score of 5.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Lapel is served by 1 school district: Frankton-Lapel Community Schools. These districts collectively serve 3,075 students.

Lapel's community shows 30% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $77,411. The poverty rate in the area is 5.9%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 46051 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 687 students · Pre-K–5th 5.1

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 338 students · 6th–8th 3.9

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 466 students · 9th–12th 5.3

Schools in Lapel

Lapel, Indiana · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$77,411

Median Home Value

$190,700

Median Rent

$1,253/mo

Population

2,857

College Educated

30%

Homeownership

73%

Avg Commute

28 min

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Community Profile

Lapel has a median household income of $77,411. It is an area where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $190,700, with a median rent of $1,253/month. The local poverty rate of 5.9% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Lapel, Indiana

How many schools are in Lapel, Indiana?

Lapel has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Lapel, Indiana?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Lapel is 4.8 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Lapel, Indiana?

The top-ranked school in Lapel on MySchoolScout is Lapel SR High School with a composite score of 5.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Lapel, Indiana?

The top-ranked elementary school in Lapel on MySchoolScout is Lapel Elementary School with a composite score of 5.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Lapel, Indiana?

The top-ranked middle school in Lapel on MySchoolScout is Lapel Middle School with a composite score of 3.9/10.

What is the best high school in Lapel, Indiana?

The top-ranked high school in Lapel on MySchoolScout is Lapel SR High School with a composite score of 5.3/10.

How many school districts serve Lapel, Indiana?

Lapel is served by 1 school district: Frankton-lapel Community Schools.

What is the education level in Lapel, Indiana?

According to Census data, 30% of adults in Lapel have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Lapel, Indiana?

The median household income in Lapel is approximately $77,411 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lapel, Indiana?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Lapel is 18.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Lapel, Indiana?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.