Highland Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 738 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,150
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: May. 29
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Calvinist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Highland Christian School
Pre-K	114
Kind	66
1	66
2	66
3	66
4	72
5	72
6	72
7	72
8	72

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1909

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Thu. May 27, 2027

School Motto

Academically Equipped, Biblically Grounded, and Spiritually Nurtured to Impact the World for Christ.

Student Body

Total Students

738 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

36%

State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

22 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

2 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Christian Schools International (CSI)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

May. 29

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,150

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Tuition Notes

Application fee PreK-8 is $365

% on Financial Aid

49%

Admissions Director

Dustin Hibbler

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$2 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountrySoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

Colors

Blue, White, Orange

School Mascot

Huskies

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubMath Pentathalon

Robotics Team

Arts and Music Programs:

BandChoir

School Notes

Highland Christian School (HCS) delivers a high quality, comprehensive, Christ centered eduation.
Our faculty nurtures and guides students to see the Father's creation, to observe order and sense in a world redeemed by Christ, and to serve the God of Grace through the leading of the Spirit.

HCS is fully accredited .
HCS educational program is distinctively Reformed .
General Music, Art, library Sciences, and Physical education for all grades

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Highland Christian School cost?

Highland Christian School's tuition is approximately $9,150 for private students.

What sports does Highland Christian School offer?

Highland Christian School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.

What is Highland Christian School's ranking?

Highland Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Highland Christian School?

The application deadline for Highland Christian School is May. 29.

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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).