Welcome to "The Entrance Way"

LaPorte (a French word that means “the entrance way, the door”) is a city that lives up to its name by offering a doorway to safe and secure living, outstanding education and the entrance to a quality life.

The county seat of the second largest county in Indiana, LaPorte has approximately 23,000 residents. It remains a manufacturing hub, and is the center of a vast agricultural area.

A prospering downtown business center, an enclosed mall and several shopping plazas assure plentiful commerce, while healthcare is available through several excellent providers.

The schools in LaPorte reflect the community’s strong support of education, with exceptional facilities and the incorporation of the newest technology into the curriculum, top-quality instructors and staff, and nationally recognized award-winning programs. Likewise, the city is dedicated to providing top-notch recreational amenities to its community, and maintains 1,484 acres of well-equipped parks – the largest per capita park system in Indiana.