Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Faith Academy
About the School
- Faith Academy in Merrillville, IN serves 106 co–ed students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a suburban community setting.
- Founded in 1996, the school provides a Christian–oriented regular elementary and secondary program.
- The student–teacher ratio of 13:1, supported by 8 total teachers.
- Faith Academy has a diverse student population with 95% students of color, ranking among the top 20% of Indiana private schools for diversity.
- Located in a large suburb, the school offers K–12 education within the Merrillville area.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Faith Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
106 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 26%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Faith Academy?
The application deadline for Faith Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Faith Academy is Andrean High School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Forest Ridge Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Academy Of Nwi (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
801 W 73rd Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-2049
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 313 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
3040 Arlene Street
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 762-8962
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 313 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
3040 Arlene Street
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 762-8962
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
801 W 73rd Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-2049
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 313 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
3040 Arlene Street
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 762-8962
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
801 W 73rd Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-2049
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 313 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
3040 Arlene Street
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 762-8962
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
Montessori School
3602 W 80th Ln
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-6990
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students
Sports: 4
7300 Forest Ridge Drive
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 756-7300
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
86 E 70th Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-6005
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
801 W 73rd Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-2049
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
5959 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 887-5959
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
5959 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 887-5959
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 347 students
Baptist
134 W Joliet St
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5400
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 32 students
Alternative School
3220 W Ridge Rd
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 600-0992
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Christian
900 W Ridge Road
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 887-4473
Distance: 5.2 mi
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
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students
Sports: 4
7300 Forest Ridge Drive
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 756-7300
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
801 W 73rd Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-2049
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Catholic
9292 S Broadway Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 322-5431
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 347 students
Baptist
134 W Joliet St
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5400
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
16 W Wilhelm St
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-4531
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
Montessori School
3602 W 80th Ln
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-6990
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students
Sports: 4
7300 Forest Ridge Drive
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 756-7300
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
86 E 70th Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-6005
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
801 W 73rd Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-2049
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Catholic
9292 S Broadway Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 322-5431
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