Best Schools in Laporte, Indiana
15 schools · 9 Elementary · 3 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Laporte by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Handley Elementary School
Elementary · Laporte Community School Corp. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Kesling Intermediate School
Middle · Laporte Community School Corp. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Laporte Middle School
Middle · Laporte Community School Corp. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Laporte for 2026 are Handley Elementary School (8.8/10), Kesling Intermediate School (8.3/10), and Laporte Middle School (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 12 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
15
12 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.9
out of 10
Median Home
$199,800
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
15
12 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.9
out of 10
Median Home
$199,800
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.8/10 despite 73% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Laporte schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Laporte schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Laporte
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 12 rated schools; 15 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Handley Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Kesling Intermediate School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Laporte Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Indian Trail Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Hailmann Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Kingsbury Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Laporte Juvenile Correctional | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Riley Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | F Willard Crichfield Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Lincoln Elementary School | 5.6 / 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
- 6.9/10
- Median household income
- $75,311
- Median home value
- $199,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24%
- Avg commute
- 24 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 77%
36% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Laporte compares
Indiana rank
#49 of 220
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Indiana avg (6.4)
Median household income
$75k
105% of Indiana median
Schools in this city
14
Laporte Community School Corp runs 83% of Laporte's public schools
Laporte touches 3 districts, but Laporte Community School Corp is the one most addresses actually attend.
Laporte Community School Corp accounts for 10 of 12 public schools (83%). The other 2 districts hold the remaining 2.
Among 12 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.7 to 8.8 — the spread is inside Laporte, not a citywide average.
- Laporte Community School Corp10 public · 83%
- Indiana Department of Correction1 public · 8%
- Renaissance Academy Charter School1 public · 8%
About Schools in Laporte, Indiana
Laporte, Indiana is home to 15 schools, including 12 public schools and 3 private schools. The city's schools span 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
With an average rating of 6.9 out of 10, schools in Laporte show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Laporte is Handley Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Laporte is served by 3 school districts: Indiana Department of Correction, Renaissance Academy Charter School, LaPorte Community School Corp. These districts collectively serve 6,794 students.
Laporte's community shows 24% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $75,311. The poverty rate in the area is 11.7%.
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.
Elementary Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 377 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.8 | ||
| 2 | 284 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.8 | ||
| 3 | 328 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.9 | ||
| 4 | 304 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.7 | ||
| 5 | 300 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.6 | ||
| 6 | 435 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.4 | ||
| 7 | 342 students · Pre-K–4th | 5.6 | ||
| 8 | 274 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.7 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Johns Lutheran SchoolPrivate 98 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 887 students · 5th–6th | 8.3 | ||
| 2 | 899 students · 7th–8th | 8.0 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 5 students · 1st–6th | Not Rated | ||
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 students · 5th–12th | 6.6 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | La Lumiere SchoolPrivate 169 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,851 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.0 |
Schools in Laporte
Laporte, Indiana · 15 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$75,311
Median Home Value
$199,800
Median Rent
$920/mo
Population
45,152
College Educated
24%
Homeownership
77%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Community Profile
Laporte has a median household income of $75,311. It is a community where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $199,800, with a median rent of $920/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.7%. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Indiana
- Elementary
- 9
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 2
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Laporte, Indiana
How many schools are in Laporte, Indiana?
Laporte has 15 schools, including 12 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Laporte, Indiana?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Laporte is 6.9 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 Laporte, Indiana?
The top-ranked school in Laporte on MySchoolScout is Handley Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Laporte, Indiana?
The top-ranked elementary school in Laporte on MySchoolScout is Handley Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Laporte, Indiana?
The top-ranked middle school in Laporte on MySchoolScout is Kesling Intermediate School with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best high school in Laporte, Indiana?
The top-ranked high school in Laporte on MySchoolScout is Laporte Juvenile Correctional with a composite score of 6.6/10.
How many school districts serve Laporte, Indiana?
Laporte is served by 3 school districts: Indiana Department of Correction, Renaissance Academy Charter School, Laporte Community School Corp.
What is the education level in Laporte, Indiana?
According to Census data, 24% of adults in Laporte have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Laporte, Indiana?
The median household income in Laporte is approximately $75,311 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Laporte, Indiana?
Yes, Laporte has 3 private schools alongside 12 public schools. The top-rated private school is La Lumiere School with a score of 8.3/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Laporte, Indiana?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Laporte is 13.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Laporte, 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.