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Dyer Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 952 students in Dyer, IN, 31% of all K-12 students in Dyer, IN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Dyer, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Dyer Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Illiana Christian High School
Illiana Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students
Calvinist
10920 Calumet Ave
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 558-7066
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Map of Plum Creek Christian Academy
Plum Creek Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 287 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
1300 Calumet Ave.
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 865-2142
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Map of Protestant Reformed/heritage Christian Schools
Protestant Reformed/heritage Christian Schools
Gr: K-12 | 226 students
Calvinist
10790 Calumet Ave
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 558-2660
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Dyer, IN Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
952
Students
+198.4% (+633 students) 10-yr
$4,650
Avg. Tuition
+9.4% (+$400) 2-yr
26%
Students of Color
+44.4% (+8.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-20.0% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dyer)
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
772 Schools
# Students
952 Students
122,415 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearDyer, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025320169179
2024321154172
2023333161174
2022282196185
2021282192180
2020245163171
2019229170175
2018229167172
2017223171180
2016160169178
2015160148167
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% Students of Color
26%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDyer, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202526%26%34%
202426%26%34%
202315%24%33%
202223%23%33%
202123%22%32%
202027%22%32%
201926%21%31%
201826%21%31%
20171%23%32%
201618%23%32%
201518%23%32%
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0.55
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearDyer, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20250.560.590.65
20240.560.580.65
20230.550.580.65
20220.560.560.64
20210.560.570.64
20200.550.550.64
20190.540.530.63
20180.540.530.63
20170.550.500.61
20160.390.500.61
20150.390.490.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDyer, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20252%3%5%
20243%3%5%
20233%2%5%
20222%2%4%
20212%2%4%
20202%2%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
34 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDyer, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20254%9%9%
20244%9%9%
20233%8%9%
20222%8%8%
20212%8%9%
20202%7%9%
20192%6%8%
20182%6%8%
20172%4%8%
20163%4%8%
20153%4%8%
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# Black Students
71 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDyer, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20257%6%7%
20247%5%7%
20237%6%8%
20223%6%7%
20213%6%7%
20203%6%8%
20193%5%7%
20183%5%7%
20173%5%7%
20165%5%7%
20155%5%8%
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# White Students
593 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
62%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDyer, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202562%58%52%
202461%60%52%
202362%60%52%
202250%62%54%
202150%61%54%
202057%63%54%
201958%65%56%
201858%65%56%
201755%67%58%
201677%67%58%
201577%68%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
235 Students
30,773 Students
% of Others Students
25%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDyer, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202525%24%26%
202425%23%26%
202325%24%25%
202243%22%25%
202143%23%25%
202036%22%24%
201936%22%24%
201836%22%23%
201738%22%22%
201613%22%22%
201513%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
77 Teachers
9,107 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDyer, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202512:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202313:114:111:1
202214:114:111:1
202114:114:111:1
202012:114:112:1
201911:114:112:1
201811:114:112:1
201712:114:112:1
201615:114:112:1
201515:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearDyer, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202536%46%55%
202436%45%54%
202334%45%54%
202250%44%54%
202150%44%54%
202050%44%54%
201950%45%53%
201850%46%53%
201750%46%53%
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,650
$10,352

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearDyer, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025$4,500$10,583$15,012
2024$4,250$7,607$13,254
2023$4,250$7,315$12,626
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dyer, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Dyer, IN include Illiana Christian High School and Plum Creek Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Dyer?
3 private schools are located in Dyer.
What percentage of students in Dyer go to private school?
31% of all K-12 students in Dyer are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dyer?
100% of private schools in Dyer are religiously affiliated (most commonly Calvinist and Baptist).

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