LaVille Community Schools
LaVille Community Schools serves Lakeville and LaPaz in southern St. Joseph County and northern Marshall County. The district is known for small class sizes and a rural-community atmosphere.
About LaVille
LaVille Community Schools, formerly known as Union-North United School Corporation, serves the town of Lakeville in southern St. Joseph County and the town of LaPaz in northern Marshall County. The district operates two schools: LaVille Elementary School (grades K-6) and LaVille Junior-Senior High School (grades 7-12), both located in Lakeville. The LaVille Lancers compete in the Hoosier North Athletic Conference. The district is known for small class sizes, a rural-community atmosphere, and personalized attention. Housing within LaVille Community Schools boundaries is affordable, with many homes in the $120,000 to $250,000 range. Lakeville sits directly on U.S. 31, providing a 15-minute commute to South Bend, while LaPaz is located at the intersection of U.S. 6 and State Road 931 about 20 minutes south of South Bend.
Schools in the district
- LaVille Junior-Senior High School (grades 7-12) - located in Lakeville
- LaVille Elementary School (grades K-6) - located in Lakeville
Areas served
Enrollment
Approximately 1,100 students across two schools.
District highlights
- Serves Lakeville and LaPaz with small class sizes
- LaVille Junior-Senior High School offers AP courses and athletics
- Rural-community atmosphere with personalized attention
- Affordable housing with direct U.S. 31 commute to South Bend
Commute and location
Lakeville is 15 minutes from South Bend and Notre Dame via U.S. 31. LaPaz is 20 minutes from South Bend. Plymouth is 10-15 minutes south.
What areas does LaVille Community Schools serve?
LaVille Community Schools serves Lakeville in St. Joseph County and LaPaz in Marshall County. The district was formerly known as Union-North United School Corporation. Both schools are located in Lakeville.
How many students does LaVille Community Schools serve?
LaVille Community Schools serves approximately 1,100 students across two schools: LaVille Elementary School (grades K-6) and LaVille Junior-Senior High School (grades 7-12).
What high school serves Lakeville and LaPaz?
LaVille Junior-Senior High School, located in Lakeville, serves both Lakeville and LaPaz. It offers AP courses, career and technical education, and competitive athletic programs. The LaVille Lancers compete in the Hoosier North Athletic Conference.
What are home prices like in the LaVille school district?
Housing within LaVille Community Schools boundaries is affordable, with many homes in the $120,000 to $250,000 range. LaPaz offers some of the lowest price points in the region, while Lakeville offers slightly higher prices with a direct U.S. 31 commute to South Bend.
How far is LaVille from South Bend?
Lakeville is about 15 minutes south of South Bend and Notre Dame via U.S. 31. LaPaz is about 20 minutes south of South Bend. Both communities offer a short commute to South Bend employers.