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Gary Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 590 students in Gary, IN, 5% of all K-12 students in Gary, IN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
71% of private schools in Gary, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Gary Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Ambassador Christian Academy
Ambassador Christian Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Christian
900 W Ridge Road
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 887-4473
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Map of Ascension Lutheran Christian School
Ascension Lutheran Christian School
Gr: K-4 | 39 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1150 W 49th Ave
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 887-5031
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Map of Christ Baptist Christian Academy
Christ Baptist Christian Academy
Gr: K-7 | 109 students
Baptist
4700 E 7th Ave
Gary, IN 46403
(219) 938-9705
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Map of Mizpah Sda School
Mizpah Sda School
Gr: NS-9 | 23 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2350 Jefferson St
Gary, IN 46407
(215) 535-5995
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Map of My Safari Preparatory Academy
My Safari Preparatory Academy
Gr: K | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
3931 Broadway
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 884-1970
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Map of My Safari Preparatory Academy Georgia St. Campus
My Safari Preparatory Academy Georgia St. Campus
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Daycare / Preschool
715 E 49th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 887-1970
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Map of Repairer Of The Breach Ministries (d211)
Repairer Of The Breach Ministries (d211)
Gr: PK-9 | 32 students
Alternative School
3220 W Ridge Rd
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 600-0992
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Gary, Indiana Private Schools (Closed)

Map of M C Bennett Holiness School
M C Bennett Holiness School
Gr: 5
Pentecostal
2134 W 5th Avenue
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 882-1762
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Map of Sister Thea Bowman Elementary School
Sister Thea Bowman Elementary School
Gr: NS-6 | 93 students
Catholic
975 West Sixth Avenue
Gary, IN 46402
(219) 883-1331
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Gary, IN Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
590
Students
$4,700
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
100%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gary)
This State (IN)
# Schools
7 Schools
772 Schools
# Students
590 Students
122,358 Students
% Students of Color
100%
26%
0.47
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
379 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
64%
5%
# White Students
1 Student
70,609 Students
% White Students
<1%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
204 Students
30,803 Students
% of Others Students
35%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
9,122 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
48%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,700
$8,514
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
55%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
88%
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gary, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Gary, IN is Ambassador Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Gary?
7 private schools are located in Gary.
How diverse are private schools in Gary?
Gary private schools are approximately 100% minority students, which is higher than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Gary go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Gary are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gary?
71% of private schools in Gary are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Gary are often viewed compared to one another?

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