Ascension Lutheran Christian School

Ascension Lutheran Christian School in Gary, IN serves 39 co–ed students in kindergarten through 4th grade within a suburban community.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with 3 total teachers supporting its regular elementary program.
Affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, the school provides a faith–based education in a large suburban setting.
Ascension Lutheran Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for diversity, with 100% of its student body representing students of color.
The school is part of other school associations and offers an elementary education option for families seeking a Lutheran K–4 private school in Gary, Indiana.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Ascension Lutheran Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4

Student Body

Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Ascension Lutheran Christian School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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

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When is the application deadline for Ascension Lutheran Christian School?
The application deadline for Ascension Lutheran Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Lake County, IN is $7,269 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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