For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,432 students in La Porte, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Porte, IN are F Willard Crichfield Elementary School, Hailmann Elementary School and Kingsbury Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Porte, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in La Porte have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in La Porte, IN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
F Willard Crichfield Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
336 W Johnson Rd
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2020
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2020
Gr: PK-4 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Hailmann Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 E Ohio St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2080
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2080
Gr: PK-4 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Kingsbury Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
0802 W 400 S
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-1823
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-1823
Gr: PK-4 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Renaissance Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4093 W Us Hwy 20
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 878-8711
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 878-8711
Gr: K-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Laporte Juvenile Correctional
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2407 N 500 W
La Porte, IN 46350
(812) 265-6154
La Porte, IN 46350
(812) 265-6154
Gr: 5-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 Harrison St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3755
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3755
Gr: PK-4 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
516 Weller Ave
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3235
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3235
Gr: PK-4 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Laporte High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 'f' St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3102
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3102
Gr: PK-12 | 1,851 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Handley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 10th St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2561
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2561
Gr: PK-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Kesling Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 E 18th St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-7507
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-7507
Gr: 5-6 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3214 S Sr 104
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 369-9016
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 369-9016
Gr: PK-4 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
La Porte, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
602 1st St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 325-0632
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 325-0632
Gr: PK | 9 students Minority enrollment: 22%
1000 Harrison St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-6930
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-6930
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in La Porte, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Porte, IN include F Willard Crichfield Elementary School, Hailmann Elementary School and Kingsbury Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in La Porte?
11 public elementary schools are located in La Porte.
What is the racial composition of students in La Porte?
La Porte public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in La Porte are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in La Porte include: Renaissance Academy Charter School vs. F Willard Crichfield Elementary School, Handley Elementary School vs. Hailmann Elementary School, Kingsbury Elementary School vs. Riley Elementary School
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