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Best Lake County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 49 private schools serving 10,093 students in Lake County, IN (there are , serving 72,143 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average tuition cost is $6,631, which is lower than the Indiana private school average tuition cost of $8,509.
77% of private schools in Lake County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 49
  • # Students Served: 10,093
  • Average Tuition: $6,631
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 68%
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 47%
  • View Lake County, IN School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 49
  • # Students Served: 10,093
  • Average Tuition: $6,631
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 68%
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 47%
  • View Lake County, IN School Trends

Top Ranked Lake County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Ambassador Christian Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Christian
900 W Ridge Road
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 887-4473
Map of Andrean High School
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
5959 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 887-5959
Map of Bishop Noll Institute/catholic Dioece Of Gary
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
1519 Hoffman Street
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 932-9058
(1)
Map of Calumet Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
826 N. Harvey St.
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 922-8428
Map of Crown Point Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 616 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Christian
10550 Park Pl
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-5694
Map of Forest Ridge Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students
Sports: 4
7300 Forest Ridge Drive
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 756-7300
(3)
Map of Hammond Baptist High School
Gr: PK-12 | 347 students
Baptist
134 W Joliet St
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5400
Highland Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 738 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Calvinist
3040 Ridge Rd
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 838-0356
Map of Illiana Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students
Calvinist
10920 Calumet Ave
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 558-7066
Map of Plum Creek Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 287 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
1300 Calumet Ave.
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 865-2142
Map of St. Casimir School
Gr: K-8 | 351 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
4329 Cameron Ave
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 932-2686
Map of St. John The Baptist Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students
Catholic
1844 Lincoln Ave
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-3042
St. John the Evangelist Catholic School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
9400 Wicker Avenue
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-5451
Map of St. Mary Catholic Community School
Gr: PK-8 | 468 students
Catholic
405 E Joliet St
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 663-0676
Map of St. Michael Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
16 W Wilhelm St
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-4531
Map of St. Paul's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 16
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8601 Harrison Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-6270
St. Thomas More School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
8435 Calumet Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-9151
(20)
Trinity Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
891 S Linda Street
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 942-3147
Map of 2450 Childcare Inc Dba Happy Days Childcare
Gr: K | 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
2450 Lincoln St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-1333
Map of Abc Academy
Gr: K | 125 students
Daycare / Preschool
480 W 61st Ave
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 945-0767
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Lake County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Abundant Life Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Baptist
3528 St. Joseph Place
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 962-9999
Map of Indiana Harbor Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students
Catholic
3916 Pulaski Street
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 397-1122
Map of Lowell Christian Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 79 students
Baptist
333 Mill St
Lowell, IN 46356
(219) 696-8094
(3)
Map of M C Bennett Holiness School
Gr: 5
Pentecostal
2134 W 5th Avenue
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 882-1762
Map of St. Catherine Of Siena
Gr: PK-7 | 178 students
Catholic
6525 Kentucky Ave
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 845-1217
Map of Sister Thea Bowman Elementary School
Gr: NS-6 | 93 students
Catholic
975 West Sixth Avenue
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 883-1331

Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
52 Schools
# Students
10,093 Students
122,348 Students
% Average Students of Color
47%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
684 Teachers
9,107 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
47%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1191

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,631
$8,509
Average % on Financial Aid
68%
54%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,003
$9,150
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$10.67 million
$49.29 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.60
# American Indian Students
13 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
219 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,973 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
9%
# Black Students
1,274 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
12%
5%
# White Students
4,381 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
42%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2,553 Students
30,793 Students
% of Others Students
25%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lake County, IN?
How many private schools are located in Lake County?
49 private schools are located in Lake County.
How much do private schools cost in Lake County?
The average tuition cost is $6,631, which is lower than the Indiana private school average tuition cost of $8,509.
How diverse are private schools in Lake County?
Lake County private schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is higher than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Lake County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Lake County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lake County?
77% of private schools in Lake County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?

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