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Gary Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 559 students in Gary, IN.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Indiana private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private elementary schools in Gary, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Gary Private Elementary 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 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

5
Private Schools
559
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
5 Schools
574 Schools
# Students
559 Students
100,164 Students
% Students of Color
100%
26%
0.47
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
161 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
2,638 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
8,473 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
366 Students
5,443 Students
% Black Students
66%
5%
# White Students
1 Student
60,136 Students
% White Students
<1%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
186 Students
23,158 Students
% of Others Students
33%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
7,520 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
44%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
9 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,700
$7,405
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
58%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
87%
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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