For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,430 students in Lake Station, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 113 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Lake Station, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Station, IN are Alexander Hamilton Elementary School, Henry S Evans Elementary School and Virgil I Bailey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Station, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Lake Station have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Lake Station, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Lake St
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1824
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1824
Gr: K-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Henry S Evans Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2915 E 35th Ave
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1608
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1608
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Union St
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1302
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1302
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3304 Parkside Ave
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-8531
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-8531
Gr: 6-12 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lake Station, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Station, IN include Alexander Hamilton Elementary School, Henry S Evans Elementary School and Virgil I Bailey Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lake Station?
4 public schools are located in Lake Station.
What percentage of students in Lake Station go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Lake Station are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Station?
Lake Station public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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