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Dyer Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 513 students in Dyer, IN.
100% of private elementary schools in Dyer, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Calvinist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Dyer Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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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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)

2
Private Schools
513
Students
+60.8% (+194 students) 10-yr
$4,650
Avg. Tuition
+9.4% (+$400) 2-yr
29%
Students of Color
+61.1% (+11.0 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
2 Schools
575 Schools
# Students
513 Students
100,194 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearDyer, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025261174199
2024262155192
2023280160193
2022282207205
2021282204201
2020245165188
2019229174193
2018229171190
2017223176199
2016160173196
2015160147183
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% Students of Color
29%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDyer, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202530%25%33%
202430%25%32%
20231%23%32%
202223%22%32%
202123%22%31%
202027%21%31%
201926%20%31%
201826%20%30%
20171%23%31%
201618%22%31%
201518%22%31%
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0.56
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearDyer, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20250.560.580.64
20240.560.560.64
20230.550.560.63
20220.560.550.62
20210.560.550.62
20200.550.530.62
20190.540.510.61
20180.540.510.60
20170.550.480.59
20160.390.480.59
20150.390.460.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
161 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
2,640 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDyer, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20231%2%5%
20222%2%5%
20212%2%5%
20202%2%5%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
8,475 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDyer, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20252%9%9%
20242%9%9%
20232%8%9%
20222%8%8%
20212%8%9%
20202%8%9%
20192%6%8%
20182%6%8%
20172%4%8%
20163%5%8%
20153%4%8%
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# Black Students
15 Students
5,443 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDyer, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20253%5%8%
20243%5%8%
20233%6%8%
20223%6%7%
20213%6%8%
20203%6%8%
20193%5%8%
20183%5%8%
20173%5%7%
20165%5%8%
20155%5%8%
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# White Students
252 Students
60,153 Students
% White Students
49%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDyer, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202548%60%55%
202448%62%55%
202350%63%55%
202250%63%57%
202150%63%57%
202057%65%58%
201958%68%59%
201858%68%59%
201755%69%61%
201677%69%61%
201577%71%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
65 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
23,167 Students
% of Others Students
45%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDyer, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202546%23%22%
202446%21%22%
202344%21%22%
202243%21%22%
202143%21%20%
202036%19%19%
201936%19%20%
201836%19%20%
201738%20%19%
201613%19%18%
201513%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
43 Teachers
7,524 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
202012:114:111:1
201911:114:111:1
201811:114:111:1
201712:114:111:1
201615:114:112:1
201515:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
44%

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

YearDyer, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202536%43%54%
202436%42%54%
202334%42%53%
202250%41%53%
202150%41%53%
202050%41%53%
201950%42%52%
201850%43%52%
201750%43%51%
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,650
$7,395

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearDyer, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025$4,500$9,658$14,043
2024$4,250$6,662$12,357
2023$4,250$5,934$11,693
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Dyer, IN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Dyer, IN is Plum Creek Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Dyer?
2 private elementary schools are located in Dyer.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Dyer?
100% of private elementary schools in Dyer are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Calvinist).

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