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Best Lake County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 49 private schools serving 10,079 students in Lake County, IN (there are , serving 72,022 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Lake County, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Lake County, IN include St. John The Baptist Catholic School, Calumet Christian School, and Christ Baptist Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $7,477, which is lower than the Indiana private school average tuition cost of $10,330.
77% of private schools in Lake County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Lake County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ambassador Christian Academy
(Christian)
900 W Ridge Road
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 887-4473
Gr: PK-10 | 356 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Andrean High School
(Catholic)
5959 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 887-5959
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1519 Hoffman Street
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 932-9058
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calumet Christian School
(Christian)
826 N. Harvey St.
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 922-8428
Gr: K-12 | 195 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
4700 E 7th Ave
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-9705
Gr: K-7 | 109 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Crown Point Christian School
(Christian)
10550 Park Pl
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-5694
Gr: K-8 | 616 students Avg. class size: 24 students
Forest Ridge Academy
(3)
7300 Forest Ridge Drive
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 756-7300
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Sports: 4 Acceptance rate listed
Hammond Baptist High School
(Baptist)
134 W Joliet St
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5400
Gr: PK-12 | 347 students
Highland Christian School
Highland Christian School Photo - First day of school for 2025-26!
(Calvinist)
3040 Ridge Rd
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 838-0356
Gr: PK-8 | 708 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Illiana Christian High School
(Calvinist)
10920 Calumet Ave
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 558-7066
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students
Plum Creek Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1300 Calumet Ave.
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 865-2142
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Casimir School
(Catholic)
4329 Cameron Ave
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 932-2686
Gr: K-8 | 351 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
2453 Putnam Street
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-4507
Gr: K-8 | 113 students Tuition listed
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
(Catholic)
1844 Lincoln Ave
Whiting, IN 46394
(219) 659-3042
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students
9400 Wicker Avenue
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-5451
Gr: NS-8 | 466 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Catholic Community School
(Catholic)
405 E Joliet St
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 663-0676
Gr: PK-8 | 468 students Tuition listed
St. Michael Catholic School
(Catholic)
16 W Wilhelm St
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-4531
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8601 Harrison Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-6270
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas More School
St. Thomas More School Photo - St. Thomas More School offers students a kind, faith-filled and nurturing environment for them to grow and flourish academically, spiritually and physically where "Excellence Happens on Purpose" is not only our school motto, but how we approach each and every day.
(Catholic)
(20)
8435 Calumet Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-9151
Gr: PK-8 | 566 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
891 S Linda Street
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 942-3147
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2450 Childcare Inc Dba Happy Days Childcare
Daycare / Preschool
2450 Lincoln St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-1333
Gr: K | 14 students
Abc Academy
Daycare / Preschool
480 W 61st Ave
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 945-0767
Gr: K | 125 students
Aquinas Catholic Community School
(Catholic)
(15)
801 W 73rd Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-2049
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Ascension Lutheran Christian School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1150 W 49th Ave
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 887-5031
Gr: K-4 | 39 students
Avicenna Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
9803 Colorado St
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 736-7100
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Bible Baptist School
(Baptist)
8720 Orchard Dr
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 838-1314
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
Children First Learning Center, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
809 Merrillville Rd.
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 663-3678
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Children Of The Earth Montessore School
Daycare / Preschool
9005 Indianapolis Blvd
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-2481
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
City Baptist Schools
(Baptist)
(1)
4925 Sohl Ave
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 228-2750
Gr: K-12 | 253 students Tuition listed
Cline Av Bap Childcare/presch
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
8600 Cline Ave
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-4804
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
Faith Academy
(Christian)
7601 Whitcomb St
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 736-2651
Gr: K-12 | 106 students
Happy Days Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
86 E 70th Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-6005
Gr: K | 15 students
Highland KinderCare
Highland KinderCare Photo - Stacking blocks with his teacher.
Daycare / Preschool
9735 Prairie Ave.
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-8220
Gr: NS-PK
Holy Family Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
203 W Franciscan Dr
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 661-5250
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Indiana Horizon Academy
(Islamic)
9803 Colorado St
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 796-9490
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4
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Lake County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3528 St. Joseph Place
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 962-9999
Gr: PK-8 | 21 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
3916 Pulaski Street
East Chicago, IN 46312
(219) 397-1122
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students
333 Mill St
Lowell, IN 46356
(219) 696-8094
Gr: PK-11 | 79 students
2134 W 5th Avenue
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 882-1762
Gr: 5
6525 Kentucky Ave
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 845-1217
Gr: PK-7 | 178 students
975 West Sixth Avenue
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 883-1331
Gr: NS-6 | 93 students

Overview

This County (Lake County)
This State (IN)
# Schools
52 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
10,079 Students
122,241 Students
% Average Students of Color
46%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
678 Teachers
9,106 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
46%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1193

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,477
$10,330
Average % on Financial Aid
68%
54%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,764
$9,318
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$26.4 million
$80.46 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.59
# 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
2,539 Students
30,420 Students
% of Others Students
25%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Lake County, IN?
The top-ranked private schools in Lake County, IN include St. John The Baptist Catholic School, Calumet Christian School, and Christ Baptist Christian Academy.
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 $7,477, which is lower than the Indiana private school average tuition cost of $10,330.
How diverse are private schools in Lake County?
Lake County private schools are approximately 46% 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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