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Griffith Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 400 students in Griffith, IN, 17% of all K-12 students in Griffith, IN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Griffith, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Griffith Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Calumet Christian School
Calumet Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
826 N. Harvey St.
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 922-8428
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Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
525 N Broad St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-8633
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Griffith, IN Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
400
Students
+49.3% (+132 students) 10-yr
$8,190
Avg. Tuition
+70.6% (+$3,390) 9-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
-25.0% (-4 students) 9-yr
66%
Students of Color
+73.7% (+28.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-38.9% (-7.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Griffith)
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
772 Schools
# Students
400 Students
122,359 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearGriffith, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025200169179
2024188154172
2023194161174
2022193196185
2021193192180
2020193163171
2019203170175
2018201167172
2017191171180
2016191169178
2015134148167
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% Students of Color
66%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGriffith, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202566%26%34%
202461%26%34%
202343%24%33%
202263%23%33%
202163%22%32%
202063%22%32%
201949%21%31%
201849%21%31%
201741%23%32%
201641%23%32%
201538%23%32%
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0.72
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearGriffith, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20250.720.590.65
20240.700.580.65
20230.650.580.65
20220.720.560.64
20210.720.570.64
20200.720.550.64
20190.650.530.63
20180.650.530.63
20170.600.500.61
20160.600.500.61
20150.600.490.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGriffith, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
140 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGriffith, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202535%9%9%
202437%9%9%
202323%8%9%
202233%8%8%
202133%8%9%
202033%7%9%
201933%6%8%
201833%6%8%
201718%4%8%
201618%4%8%
201518%4%8%
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# Black Students
68 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
17%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGriffith, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202517%6%7%
202418%5%7%
202315%6%8%
202221%6%7%
202121%6%7%
202021%6%8%
201919%5%7%
201819%5%7%
201715%5%7%
201615%5%7%
201515%5%8%
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# White Students
133 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
33%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGriffith, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202533%58%52%
202435%60%52%
202352%60%52%
202235%62%54%
202135%61%54%
202035%63%54%
201946%65%56%
201846%65%56%
201759%67%58%
201659%67%58%
201559%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
57 Students
30,804 Students
% of Others Students
14%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGriffith, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202514%24%26%
20249%23%26%
202310%24%25%
202211%22%25%
202111%23%25%
202011%22%24%
20192%22%24%
20182%22%23%
20176%22%22%
20166%22%22%
20156%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
38 Teachers
9,122 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGriffith, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202511:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202312:114:111:1
202211:114:111:1
202111:114:111:1
202011:114:112:1
201913:114:112:1
201814:114:112:1
201714:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
201518:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2019-2025)

YearGriffith, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202545%46%55%
202420%45%54%
202320%45%54%
202220%44%54%
202120%44%54%
202020%44%54%
201920%45%53%
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Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearGriffith, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025121715
2024101715
2023101715
2022101715
2021101715
2020101715
2019101715
2018111715
2017111715
2016161715
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Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
11 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearGriffith, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025201213
202411112
202311111
202211111
202111111
202041111
201941011
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Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1191
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,190
$8,514

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearGriffith, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025$8,190$10,583$15,012
2024$5,350$7,607$13,254
2023$5,350$7,315$12,626
2022$5,350$7,169$12,187
2021$5,350$7,068$11,800
2020$5,350$6,970$11,512
2019$5,350$6,844$11,293
2018$5,250$7,135$11,017
2017$4,950$6,512$10,708
2016$4,800$6,252$10,356
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
88%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearGriffith, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202575%84%81%
202490%89%85%
202390%88%85%
202290%88%85%
202190%89%85%
202090%89%85%
201990%88%85%
201890%89%85%
201790%89%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Griffith, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Griffith, IN is Calumet Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Griffith?
2 private schools are located in Griffith.
What percentage of students in Griffith go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Griffith are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Griffith?
100% of private schools in Griffith are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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