St. Patrick Elementary School Photo - Our outdoor classroom allows the students to interact with their environment and take advantage of the beautiful Northwest Indiana weather.

Best Chesterton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 490 students in Chesterton, IN (there are 11 public schools, serving 5,920 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Chesterton, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
67% of private schools in Chesterton, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Private Schools in Chesterton, IN (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chesterton Montessori School
Montessori School
135 W. Lincoln Ave.
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-2359
Gr: PK-3 | 90 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Fairhaven Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
86 E Oak Hill Rd
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-6636
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Patrick Elementary School
St. Patrick Elementary School Photo - Our outdoor classroom allows the students to interact with their environment and take advantage of the beautiful Northwest Indiana weather.
(Catholic)
640 N Calumet Rd
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-1707
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Chesterton)
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
490 Students
122,501 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
9,098 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
47%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,920
$10,263
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
55%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$9,275

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.60
# 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%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
17 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
336 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
69%
58%
# 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
30,727 Students
% of Others Students
18%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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