| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munster School Town | Munster | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 4,136 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Crown Point Community School Corporation | Crown Point | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 9,064 | 10 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lake Central School Corporation | Dyer | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 9,293 | 10 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Hanover Community School Corporation | Cedar Lake | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 2,734 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Tri-Creek School Corporation | Lowell | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 3,269 | 5 | K–12 | 3 |
| Highland School Town | Highland | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 3,007 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hobart School City | Hobart | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 4,014 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Whiting School City | Whiting | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 1,102 | 3 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Griffith Public Schools | Griffith | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 1,966 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Merrillville Community School | Merrillville | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 6,004 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| River Forest Community School Corporation | Hobart | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 1,646 | 4 | K–12 | 0 |
| Lake Station Community Schools | Lake Station | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 1,125 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Hammond School City | Hammond | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 11,505 | 17 | PK–12 | 5 |
| City of East Chicago School District | East Chicago | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 3,348 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lake Ridge Schools | Gary | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 1,619 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Gary Community School Corporation | Gary | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 4,076 | 11 | PK–12 | 6 |
How Lake County compares
Together they enroll 67,908 students across 106 schools. The largest is Hammond School City with 11,505 students. Districts here average 5.6/10, below the Indiana average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Lake County, Indiana
Lake County has 16 public school districts covering 27 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lake County is Munster School Town (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ILEARN 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Indiana. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lake County, IN?
16 school districts serve zip codes in Lake County, IN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lake County, IN?
Of the districts serving Lake County, Munster School Town has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th percentile among Indiana school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Indiana reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Indiana and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Indiana only, never across state lines.