Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Ascension Lutheran Christian School
About the 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 (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Ascension Lutheran Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 26%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Frequently Asked Questions
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Ascension Lutheran Christian School is Ambassador Christian Academy (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is My Safari Preparatory Academy Georgia St. Campus (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Daycare / Preschool
715 E 49th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 887-1970
Distance: 1.3 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: 1.4 mi
Gr: K | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
3931 Broadway
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 884-1970
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
5959 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 887-5959
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 32 students
Alternative School
3220 W Ridge Rd
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 600-0992
Distance: 1.3 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: 1.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
5959 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 887-5959
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 32 students
Alternative School
3220 W Ridge Rd
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 600-0992
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 23 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2350 Jefferson St
Gary, IN 46407
(215) 535-5995
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 106 students
Christian
7601 Whitcomb St
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 736-2651
Distance: 1.3 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: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 32 students
Alternative School
3220 W Ridge Rd
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 600-0992
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 94 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
2109 57th St
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 942-9410
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 23 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2350 Jefferson St
Gary, IN 46407
(215) 535-5995
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
801 W 73rd Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-2049
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Daycare / Preschool
715 E 49th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 887-1970
Distance: 1.3 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: 1.4 mi
Gr: K | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
3931 Broadway
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 884-1970
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 32 students
Alternative School
3220 W Ridge Rd
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 600-0992
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 94 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
2109 57th St
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 942-9410
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Glen Park Academy For Excel In Learning
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5002 Madison St
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 318-2800
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 318-2800
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 566 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Bailly Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4621 Georgia St
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6326
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 980-6326
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Higher Institute Of Arts & Technical
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5861 Harrison Street
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 359-1522
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 359-1522
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Henry P Fieler Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
407 W 61st Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5301
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5301
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Merrillville Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W 61st Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5306
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5306
1.6 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 788 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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