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Chesterton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 472 students in Chesterton, IN, 7% of all K-12 students in Chesterton, IN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
67% of private schools in Chesterton, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Chesterton, IN (2026-27)

Chesterton Montessori School Photo
Chesterton Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
135 W. Lincoln Ave.
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-2359
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Map of Fairhaven Baptist Academy
Fairhaven Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students
Baptist
86 E Oak Hill Rd
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-6636
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St. Patrick Elementary School Photo
St. Patrick Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 213 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
640 N Calumet Rd
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-1707
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Chesterton, IN Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
472
Students
$2,920
Avg. Tuition
21
Avg. Class Size
17%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chesterton)
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
772 Schools
# Students
472 Students
122,358 Students
% Students of Color
17%
26%
0.47
0.60
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
17 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
336 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
71%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
69 Students
30,803 Students
% of Others Students
15%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
44 Teachers
9,122 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
48%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,920
$8,514
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
55%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$9,169
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Chesterton, IN?
3 private schools are located in Chesterton, IN.
What percentage of students in Chesterton go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Chesterton are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chesterton?
67% of private schools in Chesterton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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