For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,772 students in Michigan City, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Michigan City, IN are Knapp Elementary School, Coolspring Elementary School and Springfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan City, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Michigan City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Michigan City, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
321 Bolka Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2096
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2096
Grades: PK-6
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Coolspring Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9121 W 300 N
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2073
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2073
Grades: K-6
| 217 students
Rank: #33.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3054 W 800 N
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2117
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2117
Grades: PK-6
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Homer St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2102
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2102
Grades: K-6
| 321 students
Rank: #55.
Joy Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Coolspring Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2090
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2090
Grades: PK-6
| 426 students
Rank: #66.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 Boyd Cir
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2079
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2079
Grades: K-6
| 347 students
Rank: #77.
Pine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1660 Co Line Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2114
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2114
Grades: PK-6
| 397 students
Rank: #88.
Lake Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Ferguson Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2105
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2105
Grades: K-6
| 361 students
Rank: n/an/a
A K Smith Area Career Center
Vocational School
817 Lafayette St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2120
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2120
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Michigan City, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1201 East Michigan Blvd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Grades: PK
| n/a students
317 Detroit St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
Lakeside Correctional Facility High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
201 Woodlawn Ave
Michigan City, IN 46361
(219) 872-8239
Michigan City, IN 46361
(219) 872-8239
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
811 Royal Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2146
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2146
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Michigan City, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Michigan City, IN include Knapp Elementary School, Coolspring Elementary School and Springfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Michigan City?
9 public elementary schools are located in Michigan City.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan City?
Michigan City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Michigan City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Michigan City include: Coolspring Elementary School vs. Marsh Elementary School, Knapp Elementary School vs. Coolspring Elementary School, Knapp Elementary School vs. Marsh Elementary School
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