LaPorte Community School Corporation
LaPorte Community School Corporation serves the city of LaPorte and surrounding areas in LaPorte County, Indiana - a district anchored by the county seat's city of lakes.
About LaPorte Schools
LaPorte Community School Corporation serves the city of LaPorte and surrounding areas in LaPorte County, Indiana. The district operates LaPorte High School (the Slicers), Kesling Middle School, and elementary schools across the community. LaPorte is the county seat and calls itself the City of Lakes - Pine Lake, Stone Lake, and Clear Lake sit inside or beside the city, giving residents in-town lake access unusual for an Indiana community this size. Housing within the district is moderately priced, with typical home values around $280,000. The district serves families in the city and surrounding townships including homes on the in-city lakes.
Schools in the district
- LaPorte High School (grades 9-12)
- Kesling Middle School
- Elementary schools serving the LaPorte area
Areas served
Enrollment
Approximately 6,000 students across all grade levels.
District highlights
- Serves the LaPorte County seat with in-city lakes
- Pine Lake, Stone Lake, and Clear Lake inside or beside city limits
- Historic courthouse-square downtown
- Moderately priced housing with lake options inside the city
Commute and location
LaPorte is 30 to 35 minutes from South Bend and Notre Dame, 15 minutes from Michigan City, and about 70 to 80 minutes from Chicago.
What areas does LaPorte Community School Corporation serve?
LaPorte Community School Corporation serves the city of LaPorte - the LaPorte County seat - and surrounding townships in central LaPorte County, Indiana, including the in-city lake communities around Pine Lake and Stone Lake.
What are home prices like in the LaPorte school district?
LaPorte offers moderately priced housing with typical home values around $280,000 - below the lakefront premium of nearby Michigan shoreline communities. Lakefront homes on Pine Lake and Clear Lake carry premiums over in-town properties.
Why is LaPorte called the City of Lakes?
LaPorte has several natural lakes inside or adjacent to the city - Pine Lake, Stone Lake, and Clear Lake are the largest - giving residents in-town boating, fishing, and lakefront living options unusual for an Indiana city its size.
How far is LaPorte from South Bend?
LaPorte is about 30 to 35 minutes from South Bend and Notre Dame via State Road 2 or U.S. 20. It is about 15 minutes from Michigan City.