Forest Ridge Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 213 students
Acceptance rate: 40%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Forest Ridge Academy
Nursery	25
Pre-K	35
Kind	18
1	32
2	16
3	17
4	13
5	20
6	12
7	13
8	12

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Year Founded

1982

School Calendar

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Campus Size

10 acres

Student Body

Total Students

213 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

53%

State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

40%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerVolleyball

School Notes

Forest Ridge is an ISACS accredited preschool - 8th grade independent school that inspires a passion for learning, global awareness and leadership, and strong values through a challenging curriculum and service to humanity. At Forest Ridge Academy we believe in providing an environment in which children will succeed by developing academic skills and a strong sense of self-confidence and esteem. Forest Ridge Academy holds students to high academic standards but does not consider race, religion, national origin or economic status when making acceptance. We seek students who match our mission, having a passion for learning and a willingness to accept academic challenges. Forest Ridge Academy is proud to have a very diverse community and celebrates that diversity whenever possible. We are committed to making an exceptional education accessible to students from all backgrounds. We recognize that education is a major investment and one that can be a challenge for many families. Forest Ridge Academy is firmly committed to helping families afford this educational choice. Contact the Admissions Office to arrange an initial campus visit by calling the school at 219-756-7300. It is very important for parents to visit the school during our regular school hours to witness the students and teachers in action and to assess the climate of the school.

Forest Ridge is an ISACS accredited preschool - 8th grade independent school that inspires a passion for learning, global awareness and leadership, and strong values through a challenging curriculum and service to humanity. At Forest Ridge Academy we believe in providing an environment in which children will succeed by developing academic skills and a strong sense of self-confidence and esteem. Forest Ridge Academy holds students to high academic standards but does not consider race, religion, national origin or economic status when making acceptance. We seek students who match our mission, having a passion for learning and a willingness to accept academic challenges. Forest Ridge Academy is proud to have a very diverse community and celebrates that diversity whenever possible. We are committed to making an exceptional education accessible to students from all backgrounds. We recognize that education is a major investment and one that can be a challenge for many families. Forest Ridge Academy is firmly committed to helping families afford this educational choice. Contact the Admissions Office to arrange an initial campus visit by calling the school at 219-756-7300. It is very important for parents to visit the school during our regular school hours to witness the students and teachers in action and to assess the climate of the school.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Forest Ridge Academy?

The acceptance rate of Forest Ridge Academy is 40%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. Forest Ridge Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Indiana with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Forest Ridge Academy offer?

Forest Ridge Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is Forest Ridge Academy's ranking?

Forest Ridge Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of students of color.

When is the application deadline for Forest Ridge Academy?

The application deadline for Forest Ridge Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 2/16/2023

Teachers at Forest Ridge Academy have a love and passion for their students. They take the time to get to know each student and meet their learning goals.

- Posted by Parent - Parent.

5 12/27/2021

As a parent coming from Chicago private and public schools, I can say Forest Ridge is more academically rigorous than our previous experience and much more diverse than top schools on the Northside of the city. Yet it manages to be devoid of political advocacy, teaching kids to think rather than taking stances. It is a warm, family-like environment that embraces everyone, including newcomers of all races, religions, nationalities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. It is so exceptionally diverse and warm, yet seriously academic. What a K-8 prep school in 2021 should be!

- Posted by Parent - Chicago Transplant

5 8/30/2014

My daughter has only just started attending FRA last week. I cannot express the shock of how motivated every teacher is. She is in their Young Scholars program (pre-k) and on the second day came home speaking some words of Spanish. The amount of technology they use is astounding, between the use of Instagram to publish photos almost daily to show parents of what they are doing to the 3 year olds using I-Pads. I so far cannot say enough about this school!

- Posted by Parent - 1mcar

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Lake County, IN is $7,322 for elementary schools and $7,507 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).