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Chesterton Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 490 students in Chesterton, IN, 8% of all K-12 students in Chesterton, IN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
67% of private schools in Chesterton, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Chesterton, IN (2026-27)

Map of Chesterton Montessori School
Chesterton Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 90 students
Extracurriculars: 5
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
Avg. class size: 15 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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
490
Students
-21.0% (-130 students) 10-yr
$2,920
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
-14.3% (-3 students) 4-yr
17%
Students of Color
+41.7% (+5.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-11.8% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Chesterton)
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
772 Schools
# Students
490 Students
122,415 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearChesterton, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025163169179
2024173154172
2023177161174
2022177196185
2021178192180
2020144163171
2019149170175
2018149167172
2017155171180
2016155169178
2015155148167
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% Students of Color
17%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearChesterton, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202517%26%34%
202417%26%34%
202311%24%33%
202217%23%33%
202115%22%32%
202011%22%32%
201911%21%31%
201811%21%31%
201712%23%32%
201612%23%32%
201512%23%32%
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0.49
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearChesterton, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20250.490.590.65
20240.530.580.65
20230.340.580.65
20220.340.560.64
20210.350.570.64
20200.330.550.64
20190.370.530.63
20180.370.530.63
20170.380.500.61
20160.380.500.61
20150.380.490.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearChesterton, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20233%2%5%
20223%2%4%
20213%2%4%
20203%2%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
44 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearChesterton, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20259%9%9%
20248%9%9%
20234%8%9%
20224%8%8%
20214%8%9%
20204%7%9%
20194%6%8%
20184%6%8%
20174%4%8%
20164%4%8%
20154%4%8%
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# Black Students
17 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearChesterton, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20253%6%7%
20243%5%7%
20233%6%8%
20223%6%7%
20213%6%7%
20203%6%8%
20193%5%7%
20183%5%7%
20173%5%7%
20163%5%7%
20153%5%8%
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# White Students
336 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
69%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearChesterton, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202569%58%52%
202465%60%52%
202380%60%52%
202280%62%54%
202180%61%54%
202081%63%54%
201979%65%56%
201879%65%56%
201778%67%58%
201678%67%58%
201578%68%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
87 Students
30,773 Students
% of Others Students
18%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearChesterton, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202518%24%26%
202423%23%26%
202310%24%25%
202210%22%25%
202110%23%25%
20209%22%24%
201912%22%24%
201812%22%23%
201713%22%22%
201613%22%22%
201513%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
32 Teachers
9,107 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearChesterton, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202515:113:111:1
202419:113:111:1
202313:114:111:1
202213:114:111:1
202113:114:111:1
202013:114:112:1
201913:114:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201717:114:112:1
201617:114:112:1
201517:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearChesterton, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202533%46%55%
202433%45%54%
202333%45%54%
202233%44%54%
202133%44%54%
202046%44%54%
201946%45%53%
201846%46%53%
201746%46%53%
201646%45%52%
201546%44%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2021-2025)

YearChesterton, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025181715
2024211715
2023211715
2022211715
2021211715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,920
$10,352
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
54%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearChesterton, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202510%54%34%
202410%52%34%
202310%50%34%
202210%45%33%
202110%44%33%
202010%43%32%
201910%44%31%
201810%41%30%
20175%36%30%
20164%34%29%
20154%30%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$9,150

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearChesterton, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025$3,000$9,318$7,073
2024$3,000$10,159$6,930
2023$3,000$9,112$6,469
2022$3,000$9,215$6,289
2021$3,000$9,051$6,055
2020$3,000$9,288$5,921
2019$3,000$9,524$5,795
2018$3,000$9,735$5,456
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 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?
8% 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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