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Munster ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 775 students in Munster, IN, 16% of all K-12 students in Munster, IN are educated in private schools versus (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Munster, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Munster ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Paul's Lutheran School
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
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St. Thomas More School Photo
St. Thomas More School
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
8435 Calumet Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-9151
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Munster, IN ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

2
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
775
Students
-0.6% (-5 students) 10-yr
$7,125
Avg. Tuition
+13.1% (+$825) 7-yr
22
Avg. Class Size
49%
Students of Color
+69.0% (+20.0 pp) 10-yr
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-18.2% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Munster)
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
772 Schools
# Students
775 Students
122,348 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearMunster, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025392169179
2024384154172
2023368161174
2022317196185
2021317192180
2020317163171
2019326170175
2018364167172
2017351171180
2016390169178
2015390148167
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% Students of Color
49%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMunster, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202542%26%34%
202434%26%34%
202335%24%33%
202232%23%33%
202132%22%32%
202032%22%32%
201930%21%31%
201826%21%31%
201732%23%32%
201629%23%32%
201529%23%32%
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0.65
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearMunster, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20250.650.590.65
20240.650.580.65
20230.630.580.65
20220.570.560.64
20210.570.570.64
20200.570.550.64
20190.580.530.63
20180.600.530.63
20170.510.500.61
20160.580.500.61
20150.580.490.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMunster, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20255%3%5%
20245%3%5%
20235%2%5%
20225%2%4%
20215%2%4%
20205%2%4%
20195%2%4%
20185%2%4%
20176%2%4%
20164%2%4%
20154%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
100 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMunster, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202513%9%9%
202413%9%9%
202315%8%9%
202214%8%8%
202114%8%9%
202014%7%9%
201913%6%8%
201813%6%8%
201713%4%8%
201612%4%8%
201512%4%8%
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# Black Students
65 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMunster, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20258%6%7%
20248%5%7%
202310%6%8%
202210%6%7%
202110%6%7%
202010%6%8%
20198%5%7%
20188%5%7%
20175%5%7%
20165%5%7%
20155%5%8%
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# White Students
415 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
54%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMunster, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202553%58%52%
202454%60%52%
202357%60%52%
202263%62%54%
202163%61%54%
202063%63%54%
201962%65%56%
201861%65%56%
201768%67%58%
201661%67%58%
201561%68%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
159 Students
30,793 Students
% of Others Students
20%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMunster, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202521%24%26%
202420%23%26%
202313%24%25%
20228%22%25%
20218%23%25%
20208%22%24%
201912%22%24%
201813%22%23%
20178%22%22%
201618%22%22%
201518%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
42 Teachers
9,107 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMunster, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202519:113:111:1
202420:113:111:1
202318:114:111:1
202216:114:111:1
202116:114:111:1
202016:114:112:1
201919:114:112:1
201820:114:112:1
201720:114:112:1
201622:114:112:1
201522:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearMunster, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202530%46%55%
202430%45%54%
202320%45%54%
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Average Class Size
22 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,125
$10,353

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearMunster, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025$6,900$10,583$15,012
2024$6,475$7,607$13,254
2023$6,350$7,315$12,626
2022$6,300$7,169$12,187
2021$6,300$7,068$11,800
2020$6,300$6,970$11,512
2019$6,300$6,844$11,293
2018$6,300$7,135$11,017
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Average % on Financial Aid
75%
54%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2018-2025)

YearMunster, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202575%54%34%
202470%52%34%
202360%50%34%
202260%45%33%
202160%44%33%
202060%43%32%
201960%44%31%
201860%41%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,350
$9,150

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearMunster, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025$2,500$9,318$7,073
2024$2,500$10,159$6,930
2023$2,500$9,112$6,469
2022$2,500$9,215$6,289
2021$2,500$9,051$6,055
2020$2,500$9,288$5,921
2019$2,500$9,524$5,795
2018$2,500$9,735$5,456
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Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$49.58 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2018-2025)

YearMunster, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202594%84%81%
202498%89%85%
202398%88%85%
202298%88%85%
202198%89%85%
202098%89%85%
201998%88%85%
201898%89%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Munster, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Munster, IN include St. Paul's Lutheran School and St. Thomas More School.
How many private schools are located in Munster?
2 private schools are located in Munster.
What percentage of students in Munster go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Munster are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Munster?
100% of private schools in Munster are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Munster are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Munster include: St. Paul's Lutheran School vs. St. Thomas More School

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