For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,526 students in Michigan City, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Michigan City, IN are Knapp Elementary School, Springfield Elementary School and Joy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan City, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Michigan City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Michigan City, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
321 Bolka Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2096
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2096
Gr: PK-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3054 W 800 N
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2117
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2117
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Joy Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Coolspring Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2090
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2090
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Pine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1660 Co Line Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2114
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2114
Gr: PK-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Michigan City, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1201 East Michigan Blvd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2149
Gr: PK
317 Detroit St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-2035
Gr: 6-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Lakeside Correctional Facility High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
201 Woodlawn Ave
Michigan City, IN 46361
(219) 872-8239
Michigan City, IN 46361
(219) 872-8239
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Michigan City, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Michigan City, IN include Knapp Elementary School, Springfield Elementary School and Joy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Michigan City?
4 public preschools are located in Michigan City.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan City?
Michigan City public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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