| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duneland School Corporation | Chesterton | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 5,724 | 10 | K–12 | 1 |
| Union Township School Corporation | Wheeler | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 1,409 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Valparaiso Community Schools | Valparaiso | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 6,382 | 12 | K–12 | 2 |
| East Porter County School Corporation | Kouts | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 2,408 | 6 | K–12 | 1 |
| Porter Township School Corporation | Boone Grove | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 1,527 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Boone Township Metropolitan School District | Hebron | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 1,072 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Portage Township Schools | Portage | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 6,742 | 11 | K–12 | 1 |
| Michigan City Area Schools | Beverly Shores | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 5,193 | 13 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Porter County compares
Together they enroll 30,457 students across 63 schools. The largest is Portage Township Schools with 6,742 students. Districts here average 7.9/10, above the Indiana average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Porter County, Indiana
Porter County has 8 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Porter County is Duneland School Corporation (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 Porter County, IN?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Porter 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 Porter County, IN?
Of the districts serving Porter County, Duneland School Corporation 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.