Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 46304

Summary:

The 46304 zip code area is home to 5 high-performing elementary schools, including Discovery Charter School, Liberty Elementary School, Bailly Elementary School, Newton Yost Elementary School, and Brummitt Elementary School. These schools consistently outperform state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency, with several standout institutions that rank among the top elementary schools in Indiana.

Brummitt Elementary School is a particularly exceptional performer, with the highest proficiency rates in both subjects and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Bailly Elementary School and Newton Yost Elementary School also stand out, with 5-star ratings and impressive academic achievements. The schools in the Duneland School Corporation (Liberty, Bailly, Newton Yost, and Brummitt) have higher per-student spending and consistently outperform the state averages, indicating a strong district-wide focus on academic excellence.

Across the board, the elementary schools in the 46304 zip code area demonstrate a commitment to providing a high-quality education, with low student-teacher ratios, diverse student populations, and effective teaching practices that prepare students for success. Whether parents are looking for a top-performing public school or a charter school option, the schools in this area offer a range of excellent choices for their children's elementary education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Discovery Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	800 Canonie Dr	Porter	46304	Porter County	Discovery Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(219) 983-9800	544	36	15.1	35.1%	356 (65.4%)	29 (5.3%)	105 (19.3%)	16 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.0%)	70.5	292^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	71.1%		73.5	255^th of 1016 public elementary schools	74.9%	37	58.1	44.6	50.9	40.0	36.8	66.7	49.9	71.6	54.1	47.5	22.0	33.3	31.0	46.8	52.5	$8,157	$630	$7,527
Bailly Elementary School	Public	K-4	800 S 5th St	Chesterton	46304	Porter County	Duneland School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 983-3670	393	28	14.2	41.5%	294 (74.8%)	21 (5.3%)	56 (14.2%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	88.2	92^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	90.9%		86.1	113^th of 1016 public elementary schools	88.9%	21	52.3	74.4					63.1	67.1	78.1					72.5		$12,291	$629	$11,662
Brummitt Elementary School	Public	K-4	2500 Indian Boundary	Chesterton	46304	Porter County	Duneland School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(219) 983-3660	362	29	12.6	30.9%	277 (76.5%)	10 (2.8%)	61 (16.9%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	92.1	57^th of 1010 public elementary schools	94.4%		95.3	24^th of 1016 public elementary schools	97.6%	33	63.4	75.4					68.7	78.1	67.7					73.5		$11,650	$513	$11,137
Liberty Elementary School	Public	K-4	50 W 900 N	Chesterton	46304	Porter County	Duneland School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 983-3650	530	34	15.7	34.2%	401 (75.7%)	8 (1.5%)	89 (16.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.5%)	81.5	166^th of 1010 public elementary schools	83.6%		81.9	159^th of 1016 public elementary schools	84.4%	7	58.2	55.8					56.9	69.2	58.4					63.2		$11,510	$532	$10,978
Newton Yost Elementary School	Public	K-4	100 W Beam St	Porter	46304	Porter County	Duneland School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 983-3640	381	28	13.7	44.4%	277 (72.7%)	17 (4.5%)	65 (17.1%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.5%)	89.1	79^th of 1010 public elementary schools	92.2%		77.3	204^th of 1016 public elementary schools	79.9%	125	56.3	68.6					62.7	72.5	69.8					71.1		$11,773	$619	$11,154

Cities Near Zip Code 46304

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Chesterton	0.51 mi	8	89^th
Porter	1.93 mi	2	105^th
Valparaiso	5.11 mi	24	53^rd
Michigan City	6.17 mi	14	360^th
Portage	6.43 mi	10	350^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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