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Faith Academy

7601 Whitcomb St
Merrillville, IN 46410
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)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Faith Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1996

Student Body

Total Students
106 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Lake County, IN is $7,314 for elementary schools and $7,482 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Lake County, IN is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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