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Best Schools in Laporte, Minnesota

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 5.6/10
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Choosing a school in Laporte?

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.

Shortlist starter

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

Laporte Elementary

6.9/10

Elementary · Laporte Public School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Laporte Middle School

5.6/10

Middle · Laporte Public School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Laporte Secondary

4.4/10

High · Laporte Public School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Laporte for 2026 are Laporte Elementary (6.9/10), Laporte Middle School (5.6/10), and Laporte Secondary (4.4/10), 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

5.6

out of 10

Median Home

$240,900

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Laporte

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 Laporte Elementary 6.9 / 10
2 Laporte Middle School 5.6 / 10
3 Laporte Secondary 4.4 / 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
5.6/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$77,692

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$240,900

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
30%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
28 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
94%

Of occupied housing units

How Laporte compares

Minnesota rank

#184 of 229

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.6

below Minnesota avg (6.2)

Median household income

$78k

93% of Minnesota median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Laporte, Minnesota

Laporte, Minnesota 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 5.6 out of 10, schools in Laporte 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 Laporte is Laporte Elementary with a composite score of 6.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Laporte is served by 1 school district: Laporte Public School District. These districts collectively serve 367 students.

Laporte's community shows 30% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $77,692. The poverty rate in the area is 8.4%.

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: 56461 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 176 students · Pre-K–5th 6.9

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 82 students · 6th–8th 5.6

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 109 students · 9th–12th 4.4

Schools in Laporte

Laporte, Minnesota · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$77,692

Median Home Value

$240,900

Median Rent

$983/mo

Population

3,316

College Educated

30%

Homeownership

94%

Avg Commute

28 min

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Community Profile

Laporte has a median household income of $77,692. It is an area where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $240,900, with a median rent of $983/month. The local poverty rate of 8.4% 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 Laporte, Minnesota

How many schools are in Laporte, Minnesota?

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

What is the average school rating in Laporte, Minnesota?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Laporte is 5.6 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, Minnesota?

The top-ranked school in Laporte on MySchoolScout is Laporte Elementary with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Laporte, Minnesota?

The top-ranked elementary school in Laporte on MySchoolScout is Laporte Elementary with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What is the best middle school in Laporte, Minnesota?

The top-ranked middle school in Laporte on MySchoolScout is Laporte Middle School with a composite score of 5.6/10.

What is the best high school in Laporte, Minnesota?

The top-ranked high school in Laporte on MySchoolScout is Laporte Secondary with a composite score of 4.4/10.

How many school districts serve Laporte, Minnesota?

Laporte is served by 1 school district: Laporte Public School District.

What is the education level in Laporte, Minnesota?

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

What is the median income in Laporte, Minnesota?

The median household income in Laporte is approximately $77,692 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Laporte, Minnesota?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Laporte is 19.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Laporte, Minnesota?

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, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.